as in bowing
bending downward or forward
sagging branches that were weighted down with snow
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as in drooping
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 slipping
to decline gradually from a standard level
sales figures have sagged slightly over the past six months
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as in fading
to lose bodily strength or vigor
after a whole day of working in the hot sun, he began to sag
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Recent Examples of sagging
Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
This is infused in extra-large toner pads for deep firming hydration to refine pores, smooth texture, and visibly lift sagging skin all in one gentle swipe.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Another shopper highlighted that the fabric has just the right amount of structure to drape well without sagging or clinging.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Some influencers claim that releasing tight fascia in the face can rebuild collagen and lift sagging tissues in the face, leading to firmer skin, but experts are skeptical about any long-lasting benefit.
—Scott Haak, EverydayHealth.com, 6 May 2026
The snow is likely to be heavy and wet, NWS said, so watch out below for overburdened tree branches and sagging power lines.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
By the turn of the millennium, shelves were sagging beneath Bridget and Carrie’s daughters, with entire imprints devoted to churning out more.
—Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 4 May 2026
The Trail Blazers used the Donovan Clingan in this role in the opening round, with the 7-2 Clingan sagging off Castle and daring him to shoot from the outside.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 3 May 2026
The front glass had been blown out, a support beam knocked askew and ceiling panels sagging inside.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
The cushions will stay bouncy thanks to sinuous springs that prevent sagging over time.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
This is infused in extra-large toner pads for deep firming hydration to refine pores, smooth texture, and visibly lift sagging skin all in one gentle swipe.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Another shopper highlighted that the fabric has just the right amount of structure to drape well without sagging or clinging.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Some influencers claim that releasing tight fascia in the face can rebuild collagen and lift sagging tissues in the face, leading to firmer skin, but experts are skeptical about any long-lasting benefit.
—Scott Haak, EverydayHealth.com, 6 May 2026
The snow is likely to be heavy and wet, NWS said, so watch out below for overburdened tree branches and sagging power lines.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
By the turn of the millennium, shelves were sagging beneath Bridget and Carrie’s daughters, with entire imprints devoted to churning out more.
—Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 4 May 2026
The Trail Blazers used the Donovan Clingan in this role in the opening round, with the 7-2 Clingan sagging off Castle and daring him to shoot from the outside.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 3 May 2026
The front glass had been blown out, a support beam knocked askew and ceiling panels sagging inside.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sagging
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Start with tall bluebonnet stems on the left, fill the middle with medium-height ornamental onions, and finish the arrangement with softly drooping sweet peas on the right.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Many of the symptoms of overwatering — wilting, yellowing leaves, drooping stems — look almost identical to those of underwatering, which is why so many people respond by reaching for the watering can again.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Each of them is slipping behind.—
Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Stock futures are slipping before the bell after a positive session yesterday.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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While fading blooms typically wilt or go limp, wilting of foliage or plant stems is a sign the plant is water stressed.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Avoid placing rugs in prolonged direct sunlight as this can cause fading.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
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James O’Donoghue, a planetary scientist with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, likened our planet’s tilting phenomenon to a nodding head.—
Aylin Woodward,
WSJ,
21 Dec. 2021
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Well remember, there’s a corrupt shadow hanging over the Supreme Court.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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Some solitary wasps build many nests together in a community, and some live in nests underground so hanging decoys wouldn’t make a difference.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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No ‘victory image’ for Tehran Ruhe similarly argued that Israel wants to avoid any agreement that restores legitimacy to the Iranian regime without fundamentally weakening it.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Forecasters say geomagnetic activity is gradually weakening, but lingering disturbances in Earth's magnetic field could still spark visible displays overnight, particularly in northern regions.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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And every day, across from them, outside the clinic, about to enter or just leaving, there were women hugging each other and weeping.—
David Mamet,
National Review,
11 Aug. 2022
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The show manages to stay on the brink — always laughing, never quite weeping — for its entire length.—
Helen Shaw,
Vulture,
8 Dec. 2021
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Oakland's housing market is seeing some of the steepest price declines in the country, with home values falling sharply as sellers, buyers and real estate agents navigate a difficult market.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Despite this spark of hope, by his teens, Ian’s dreams of becoming a soccer player are falling apart as rejection, oppression and his own internal rage take their toll.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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“Sagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sagging. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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