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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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
Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 June 2025
Revising the menu and starting to bake some pastries fresh in store is all a part of the CEO’s plan to expand into the wellness sector and reverse sagging sales.
—Morgan Severson, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
Kevin Williams, Quartz, 24 Apr. 2025
Arms: Someone suffering a stroke will have one arm sag or drop in an unusual way.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The different firmness levels ensure that the mattress will never sag, regardless of the sleeper’s body type.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 June 2025
Revising the menu and starting to bake some pastries fresh in store is all a part of the CEO’s plan to expand into the wellness sector and reverse sagging sales.
—Morgan Severson, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
Noun
This back-and-forth comes against a backdrop where Trump has seen his approval sag on his economic strategy.
—Kevin Williams, Quartz, 24 Apr. 2025
Arms: Someone suffering a stroke will have one arm sag or drop in an unusual way.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sag
Verb
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Bramble sits quietly beside her, ears drooped and eyes wide, as if silently pleading her case.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Now the room, decorated with giant lamps resembling drooping wildflowers, is a temple to a different kind of currency: designer stilettos (from the likes of Manolo Blahnik and Jacquemus).—
Marina Harss,
New Yorker,
13 June 2025
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Her first exposure to stand-up was when, in eighth grade, a friend slipped her a Margaret Cho DVD during a church sermon.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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Inside each room, guests can slip into traditional Japanese house garb (provided complimentary by the hotel), admire modern decor by designer Tony Chi, or take a dip in the jacuzzi-style tub.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2025
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Sunscreen, chlorine, saltwater, and even rough drying habits can wear down the fabric, leaving colors faded and suits stretched out.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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The spark seemed to fade, then the extra effort went AWOL.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Other middle-of-the-order bats — from current NL batting leader Will Smith, to June player of the month candidate Max Muncy and rising second-year star Andy Pages — have helped pick up the slack.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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For the occasion, the Wolfs actor kept his look classic and wore a navy blue suit with matching slacks.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Beats Pill Deals The new Beats Pill is compact, water-resistant, and loud enough to hold its own at a backyard hang or beach day.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2025
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Meanwhile, licenses hung for display on her wall were for a temporary foster care with a capacity of one, police said.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
Verb
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The cost of some goods, such as toys and sporting goods, have risen, but those increases have been partly offset by falling prices for new cars, airline fares and apartment rentals, among other items.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
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Monthly spending has also fallen by almost $20 year-over-year.—
Jon Kirchner,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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But in an unexpected ruling in 2023, the Supreme Court declined an invitation to weaken Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.—
June 27,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
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Abandoning recognition can erode motivation, diminish engagement and make employees feel invisible, weakening the cultural fabric and undermining long-term resilience.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Even a big day from slumping first baseman Freddie Freeman, who went three for three with two walks and a solo home run in the seventh, couldn’t drag the Dodgers back into the game late, costing them a five-game winning streak and setting up a series rubber match on Sunday.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Coors Field is a great place for slumping hitters to get right.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
26 June 2025
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“Sag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sag. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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