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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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3
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
Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
The whole pumpkin begins to sag as gray hairs emerge from every opening.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Health Editorial Team, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
After months of immobility, his soft muscles sag and pool on the bed, barely hanging onto bone.
—Sophia Li, NPR, 17 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Protests about immigration and sagging ticket sales were among the reasons cited for the move, according to sources.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
The whole pumpkin begins to sag as gray hairs emerge from every opening.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
Do not let your hips sag or lift your butt too high.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
After months of immobility, his soft muscles sag and pool on the bed, barely hanging onto bone.
—Sophia Li, NPR, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sag
Verb
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Termites have wings that are roughly equal in length and antennae that are straight, but may droop.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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When the leaves begin to droop and turn brown, the bulbs are ready to harvest.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Women’s Power Stride Tab Socks 3-pack Designed with training in mind, this three-pack of no-show socks boasts an interior grip that keeps them from slipping during use.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Messi picked up the ball from his compatriot Rodrigo De Paul in midfield and burst toward the backpedaling Nashville back line before slipping the ball outside to Luis Suárez.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Mankinlu Maple Leaf Solar Pathway Lights As daylight starts to fade earlier, these cute pathway lights add both charm and function to your yard.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Trail Blazers faded in the fourth quarter en route to a 118-114 loss to the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Under normal conditions, the BLS on Tuesday would have reported its monthly Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, a measure that Federal Reserve officials watch closely for indications of slack in the jobs market.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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That has forced fewer service providers to handle more cases to pick up that slack, leaving many feeling overworked and helpless.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Stuart Jeffery, leader of the council, has written to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, urging the British government to introduce legislation that would grant a general pardon to those executed under the Witchcraft Act of 1562, including the women hanged at Penenden Heath in 1652.—
James Frater,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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The single panels have two hanging options, including a 3-inch rod pocket or back tabs that can hold curtain rings.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And King Priam, at great personal risk, shows up with a ransom and falls on his knees and clasps Achilles’ hand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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As Semafor previously reported, many inside the magazine were excited by Guiducci’s arrival, believing the old Vanity Fair was moving too slowly, had fallen too far outside the zeitgeist, and had lost some of its sheen.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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At the same time, leaving grass too long over the winter can shade the soil and weaken the grass.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the GOP leaders, most rank-and-file Senate Republicans also oppose repealing the filibuster that’s been slowly weakened by both parties in recent decades for Executive Branch and judicial nominees.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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Apple shares are likely to slump as Wall Street’s expectations for the company’s next iPhone — potentially a foldable — have become too lofty, according to Jefferies.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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As your shoulders slump, your head shifts forward, creating neck pain and stiffness.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Sag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sag. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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