1
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
Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Rather than carry over the momentum from Sunday, the Sabres gradually sagged due to spotty goaltending and an anemic power play.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Dana Santas Feb 28, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
South Beach — with its sexy and high-octane mix of sun and neon — has seen its fortunes sag and surge over the years.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Broadway box office sagged a bit last week, possibly as the previous week’s Easter vacationers and spring-breakers returned home and a crowded, 40-show production slate with lots of newcomers competed with one another for attention.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Rather than carry over the momentum from Sunday, the Sabres gradually sagged due to spotty goaltending and an anemic power play.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
Avoid letting your lower back sag or lifting your hips higher than your shoulders.
—Dana Santas Feb 28, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
South Beach — with its sexy and high-octane mix of sun and neon — has seen its fortunes sag and surge over the years.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sag
Verb
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Overhead watering may cause flowers to droop or spotting on petals; certain species are more subject to disease if watered from above.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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The disease in deer is often characterized by progressive weight loss, stumbling, lack of coordination, listlessness, drooping ears, excessive drooling or thirst and a lack of fear of humans.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Disney shares slipped around 1% on the news in Tuesday trading.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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While the seven-round draft feels exhaustive each year, the truth is good prospects, even Hall of Fame caliber ones, can slip through.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Between items that are dated and faded, here are a handful of outdoor decor pieces that designers say are always eyesores.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
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Public conversation centers on politics, blame, and strategy, while children fade into the background.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
Noun
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She was dressed in slacks and sensible shoes and a coveted green apron.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Many people waiting were dressed nicely, in sweaters embroidered with pearls and dress slacks.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Remember to look high and low, scrutinizing not just eye-level shelves but also the very top ledges and the floor beneath hanging clothes.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Even so, Williams’ Grade 1 left hamstring strain hangs over the series and whatever comes after it.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Right-hander Roki Sasaki strengthened his case Saturday with a quality start, despite some hiccups, as the Dodgers fell 3-2 to the Cardinals, extending their losing streak to four games.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Jupiter Jupiter, as darkness falls, will be roughly one-third up from the western horizon to the point directly overhead.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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The deeper the rifts between the United States and Europe over Iran, the greater the chances of weakening the NATO alliance.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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During his appearances on Capitol Hill this month, Secretary Kennendy was grilled about the administration's defense of the pesticide industry and weakening of protections against mercury pollution, another issue that Kennedy had worked on as an advocate.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bargain car hunters Sales of new electric vehicles continued to slump in the first three months of the year.—
Kyle Stock,
Bloomberg,
14 Apr. 2026
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Slowing demand for electric vehicles, lost market share to Chinese competitors and higher borrowing costs have created the perfect storm for the sector over the past five years, as sales volumes continue to slump well below pre-pandemic levels.—
Sam Meredith,Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Sag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sag. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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