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as in to droop
to be limp from lack of water or vigor
the plant's leaves were sagging feebly in the intense heat
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2
as in to slip
to decline gradually from a standard level
sales figures have sagged slightly over the past six months
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as in to fade
to lose bodily strength or vigor
after a whole day of working in the hot sun, he began to sag
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as in slack
the extent to which something hangs or dips below a straight line
if there's too much sag in the rod, the curtains will drag on the floor
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Recent Examples of sag
Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
Does the couch have a tendency to sag?
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
These curtains are typically made from lightweight, inexpensive fabrics that lack the heft needed to drape properly, causing them to sag or droop in the center.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 2 Jan. 2026
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Verb
National Grid expects Massachusetts to be hit hard, with snow buildups possibly leading to sagging powerlines and tree limbs that can contribute to power outages.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
Does the couch have a tendency to sag?
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
Run defense sags again New England rushed for 243 yards 34 carries.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
These curtains are typically made from lightweight, inexpensive fabrics that lack the heft needed to drape properly, causing them to sag or droop in the center.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sag
Verb
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The driver’s side sun visor is beginning to droop a bit, perhaps an inch or so from the normal up position.—
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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Two boys saw the balloons had drooped to the ground.—
Sue Ambrose,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Yet the fact remains that their league position has slipped from fifth to 12th since away supporters last watched their team winning in the league, 2-0 at Nottingham Forest at the end of November.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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But my next words slipped soundlessly to the ground before the yellow vinyl material, like the final sprays of a park fountain at closing time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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The designer honors his Azerbaijani heritage, working with artisans from across Azerbaijan and Georgia to create rich, unique textures, while helping to support rural communities and preserve fading artisanal skills.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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Other factors for the warmer spring include a fading La Niña, a weather pattern in the Pacific Ocean that can bring cool temperatures to the United States.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Most importantly, make sure to cut yourself some slack.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2026
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Entering a particularly consequential season for coach Lincoln Riley at USC, a brutal Big Ten slate won’t cut the Trojans or their coach any slack in 2026.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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So too were perforated and extended earlobes, in older men and women hanging down well below their chins like fleshy rings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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In a video obtained by TMZ, Sweeney, wearing black cargo pants, a black hoodie and a black hat, hung a clothesline of bras over the sign all while being filmed.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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With a light snow falling outside McCamish Pavilion, Henri Veesaar gave North Carolina (17-4, 5-3 ACC) a devastating 1-2 punch on the inside with 20 points and 12 rebounds.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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These cycles, which last about 11 years, mark periods of rising and falling solar activity.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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The finance minister’s comments come after Takaichi sent a fresh warning on Sunday that the government will be ready to take action amid a weakening yen and surging bond yields.—
Mia Glass,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Over the past day, the trough that was keeping the storm track far away from us here has weakened, allowing the track to be closer to us.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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That has made his sophomore slump all the more mystifying, as Kasper has just six points (three goals, three assists) through 43 games this season.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The crackdown comes as the city’s cannabis tax revenue continues to slump.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Sag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sag. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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