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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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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
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Peptide skin-care products have the unique ability to target a host of skin concerns, from sagging to an impaired skin barrier, in part because there are so many different types of peptides.
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Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
Cheaper wood can start to sag on a horizontal fence.
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Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
13 May 2026
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Most Americans aren’t buying the company’s products, and its stock price is sagging.
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John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Peptide skin-care products have the unique ability to target a host of skin concerns, from sagging to an impaired skin barrier, in part because there are so many different types of peptides.
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Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
Noun
That slowdown could also reduce revenue from the city’s hotel tax as travel demand sags.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
Cheaper wood can start to sag on a horizontal fence.
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Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sag
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Look for wilting, drooping, discolored, or diseased leaves regularly to keep up the plant’s appearance.
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North says to keep the soil moist and watch for drooping leaves, which indicate your tree needs a drink.
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The styles incorporate features typically found in work shoes, including nano toe, steel toe, waterproof, electrical hazard protection, slip resistant outsoles and quick draw laces.
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Circle’s stock slipped 13% after the announcement and now trades at $66 per share.
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But rental business owners like Zhao observed that the rental prices have begun to slide as novelty surrounding these stunt-performing androids fades.
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The combination of hyaluronic and azelaic acid does wonders to fade dark spots, soothe redness, and deeply hydrate.
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Lena Dunham was spotted in the back of an SUV, while producer Jack Antonoff was photographed by paparazzi stepping out in an oversized black blazer and matching slacks.
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The Kardashians star could be seen hugging True as the former basketball player—who wore a plunging black metallic shirt, black slacks, a shiny chain necklace, and black sunglasses—beamed at the camera, holding Tatum in his arms.
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This doesn't see three Li-ion battery packs all connected at once for long-range riding, but rather provides a downtube pack plus two spares in a cage hanging from the rear rack.
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For care, the brand recommends washing the set on a gentle cycle with cold water, then hanging it or laying it flat to air-dry.
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The woman fell about 1,500 vertical feet, from around 12,000 feet to about 11,500 feet.
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The report will also provide insight into whether American workers’ paychecks are falling further behind inflation.
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Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s consumer spending slowdown persisted in June, with growth during one of the country’s largest online shopping festivals weakening sharply from a year earlier.
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All three of those protagonists have been weakened in their roles by what has gone on.
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In the games so far, there have been quite a few fumbles and an apparent slackness of mind and limb.
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“Sag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sag. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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