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
Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Plus, sun damage can play a big role in sagging and lead to double chin lines—sometimes referred to as turkey neck.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 27 May 2026
But so is the president, who is dealing with sagging approval numbers and rising inflation, said Gregory Brew, Eurasia Group’s Iran expert.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 23 May 2026
Rotate your mattress weekly to prevent it from sagging in one area.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
The quick set-time (minutes between layers) kept the print moving and prevented sagging.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
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
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
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Trump’s sagging approval rating comes as Democrats have a chance at outperforming Republicans in midterms, with Emerson’s May poll showing Democrats with a 9-point advantage on the generic congressional ballot, though 9% of voters were undecided.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Plus, sun damage can play a big role in sagging and lead to double chin lines—sometimes referred to as turkey neck.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 27 May 2026
But so is the president, who is dealing with sagging approval numbers and rising inflation, said Gregory Brew, Eurasia Group’s Iran expert.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 23 May 2026
Rotate your mattress weekly to prevent it from sagging in one area.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
The quick set-time (minutes between layers) kept the print moving and prevented sagging.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sagging
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According to gardening expert Lucie Bradley, damping off is the main reason seedlings might stop growing before drooping and dying.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
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His signature style presents women with sad, slightly drooping eyes that sometimes shed a tear.—
Sarah Moreno
May 22,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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There is no coming back, and these Giants look plenty capable of slipping, stumbling or falling that low.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Other sections take the hiker over loose sand and gravel, which can cause lots of slipping and sliding.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
26 May 2026
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There had been concern that these houses would not appreciate at the same rate as traditional homes, but that appears to be fading.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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Even Nyro’s piano playing seems to shift in and out of focus, drawing our attention to the pregnant pause of a note fading in a quiet room.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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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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The storm toppled the Citgo sign, leaving it hanging by the closed convenience store, but a couple of people arrived at the site.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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This $12 hanging purse organizer will corral all your seasonal handbags, while these vacuum seal bags will neatly stash winter clothing until next year.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
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Many new grads will enter a weakening labor market for young workers.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
24 May 2026
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Eleven Indiana House districts – three of them in Porter County – have been targeted by the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee and the Indiana House Democratic Caucus as crucial for weakening the Republican supermajority in the Indiana General Assembly.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
23 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
Verb
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Colorado went from being the odds-on favorite to win the Stanley Cup to falling eight wins short of that goal in a span of seven days.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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Lee had fouled off a pair of pitches to begin the at-bat, falling behind 0-2 before his big swing.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
27 May 2026
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“Sagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sagging. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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