as in to hang
to be limp from lack of water or vigor
the days of endless worrying had taken their toll, and the old woman's face swagged with exhaustion
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Recent Examples of swag
F. Amanda Tugade, Des Moines Register, 18 Jan. 2026
The swag, players said Monday, will end up in a box or a memorabilia set.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
Every nook and cranny of our favorite northern California town is swagged out with lights, bows, bunting, mistletoe, and, of course, good cheer.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2023
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Noun
Guests may also receive swag bags with personal toiletries, resources from area organizations, flyers to other local events and more, said Isaaca Carter, executive director of Fueling Hope.
—F. Amanda Tugade, Des Moines Register, 18 Jan. 2026
The swag, players said Monday, will end up in a box or a memorabilia set.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
The results were revelations for each participant: Lorde had never sounded so down to earth; Robyn had never been this swagged out.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
Every nook and cranny of our favorite northern California town is swagged out with lights, bows, bunting, mistletoe, and, of course, good cheer.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swag
Noun
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There’s also the thrill of opening loot boxes, which can trigger a feeling like hitting the jackpot on a slot machine.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
3 Feb. 2026
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Player Projects require Raiders to go out into the various maps and find loot, which must then be committed in order to progress and earn rewards.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There were some 2025 starters who departed, but hanging onto quarterback Nico Iamaleava — who showed some promise amid a rough season — was a huge win for the new staff.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Still, an obvious pall hung over the team, and no one needed to ask why the atmosphere was so dire.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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After more than a century of plunder and strife, under tyrants as diverse as King Leopold II of Belgium and Mobutu Sese Seko, the present-day DRC still occupies the dark heart of the continent in much of the world’s imagination.—
Holden Frith,
TheWeek,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Venezuelan regime is broadly unpopular in Latin America; its socialism of plunder has sent millions of desperate people into Colombia and other states.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Also, to watch for sagging ridgelines, drooping ceilings, water leaks on interior walls and ceilings, jammed doors, cracked interior walls near the center of the home and creaking sounds, according to State Farm.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2026
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Let the top inch of soil dry out before you water parsley plants, but do so before the stems start to droop.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Signs around the lot warn visitors of frequent break-ins, so either leave your treasure at home or hike in your pearls.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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But the role Hough most treasures these days is also his newest—dad.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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It’s covered in performance fabric that’s stain-resistant and easy to clean — a must for busy homes with kids or pets, and bolstered with supports to prevent the cushions from losing shape or sagging over time.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Since taking over as GameStop's CEO in September 2023, Cohen has dramatically cut costs, improved the retailer's profitability and grown its collectibles business, even as overall sales have sagged.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Swag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swag. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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