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
Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
But Minnesota’s best defensive strategy against Jokic in past playoff trips has involved sagging off a Denver non-shooter to supply additional help onto the superstar big man.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
The front glass had been blown out, a support beam knocked askew and ceiling panels sagging inside.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
The Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment dramatically lifts, firms, and tightens sagging, crepey skin and smooths the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
However, customer reviews of durability are mixed, as some report sagging after a few years of use.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
In the Stanford Invitational race video posted by Hedengren’s mother, the two runners embrace at the finish line, the 5-foot-2 Kosgei sagging off the towering BYU runner.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
Wrinkles, sun spots and sagging skin have become so demonized, that even teenagers — decades away from this reality — and increasingly men, previously exempt from this ruinous beauty standard, have started to fear, anticipate and prepare for their arrival.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
When Nordstrom went private last year, the move was seen by industry analysts as a way to let the founding family make the changes needed to rejuvenate its sagging department store business without being hemmed in by Wall Street’s short-term focus on profits.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
The mattress's latex core has a five-zone structure that provides varying levels of firmness tailored to support different areas of your body — with the most enhanced support in the mid-section to prevent your back from curving or sagging.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
But Minnesota’s best defensive strategy against Jokic in past playoff trips has involved sagging off a Denver non-shooter to supply additional help onto the superstar big man.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
The front glass had been blown out, a support beam knocked askew and ceiling panels sagging inside.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
The Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment dramatically lifts, firms, and tightens sagging, crepey skin and smooths the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
However, customer reviews of durability are mixed, as some report sagging after a few years of use.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
In the Stanford Invitational race video posted by Hedengren’s mother, the two runners embrace at the finish line, the 5-foot-2 Kosgei sagging off the towering BYU runner.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
Wrinkles, sun spots and sagging skin have become so demonized, that even teenagers — decades away from this reality — and increasingly men, previously exempt from this ruinous beauty standard, have started to fear, anticipate and prepare for their arrival.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
When Nordstrom went private last year, the move was seen by industry analysts as a way to let the founding family make the changes needed to rejuvenate its sagging department store business without being hemmed in by Wall Street’s short-term focus on profits.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sagging
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Renowned for its extended bloom period, this lovely flower boasts daisy-like blossoms with prominent orange-brown centers and drooping lavender-purple petals.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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Wilting or drooping leaves may be obvious but also pay attention to the color.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Before slipping into silence in the mid-’90s, Souled American had morphed from rootsy alt-country band to adding ambient shades and slowcore to their music.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
21 Apr. 2026
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Where to Stay In Militello, staying overnight is about slipping into the fabric of the town.—
Erica Firpo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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The cast iron ensures even heat distribution and the enamel iresists fading, chipping, cracking, and staining.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Shapiro-Ikenberry led through most of the first half of the race before fading to seventh.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 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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This time of year, the Big Dipper, which serves as the rear end and tail of the constellation Ursa Major or the Big Bear, is hanging nearly upside down in the high north-northeast sky.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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Plant them in containers, hanging baskets, flower beds, or rock gardens in USDA Zones 6-11.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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The impact of those exits could turn out to be the most lasting, potentially weakening the Justice Department for many years to come, several former longterm DOJ lawyers who worked across areas told USA TODAY.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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Moisture can lead to weakening the tree or shrub's protective layer and create an environment for fungal growth, rot, or disease, says Putnam.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 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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The school calendar’s architects also had the benefit of a number of school holidays falling over weekends, including Rosh Hashanah, Diwali and Juneteenth.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Officials said seven of the victims were struck by gunfire, while others were hurt in the chaos as people scrambled to get down from the pyramids, with some falling during the panic.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Sagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sagging. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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