Definition of swagnext
as in loot
valuables stolen or taken by force robbed a bank and hid the swag under the floorboards

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verb

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
Noun
That level of period detail extends to Bradbury & Bradbury wallpaper, ball-trim swag valances and wall air vents laser-cut in Moorish patterns. R. Daniel Foster, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 Company swag like used T-shirts and hoodies are reselling for hundreds of dollars on eBay, Forbes reported. Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Verb
The two areas are linked in delightfully indulgent ways, including a darkly glamorous corridor swagged with flower chandeliers and a giant eye behind the bar, with crystal eyelashes. Sarah Turner, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for swag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swag
Noun
  • While other kids his age were doling out loot bags stuffed with Bazooka bubble gum and slap bracelets, Lovett was recording his favorite music on cassette tapes as party favors.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026
  • Raiders drops Turf War entirely and builds a single-player loot chase across the Spirhalite Islands, with four-player co-op that scales difficulty by headcount.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • Once Birdie and her cousin were back outside, the air hung green and full.
    Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
  • That strange sense of incompletion hung over the Detroit Tigers’ clubhouse Saturday night.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • To the family’s lawyer, Markus Stötzel, the case is a typical example of Nazi plunder in need of immediate restoration.
    Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 29 June 2026
  • The second — a fastball Horwitz hit about 100 mph for a double to right field — was the start of a Pirate plunder at Sutter Health Park.
    Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • How much water hydrangeas actually need varies depending on the species and your soil type; however, plants that look wilted or drooping may be asking for a drink.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 28 July 2026
  • In fact, some plants intentionally droop during the hottest part of the day to conserve moisture.
    Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026
Noun
  • New lighting and wall labels, redesigned layouts, and the introduction of new services are all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, while the Uffizi will protect its treasures through improved conservation and security schemes.
    News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Louisiana Located along Baton Rouge's eclectic Government Street corridor, Circa 1857 and The Pink Elephant are must-stops for travelers who love uncovering one-of-a-kind treasures with a story.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Loss of collagen can lead to wrinkles, sagging, and changes in skin texture.
    Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Without comprehending what was happening, Kikuko looked up at the sagging skin of her father’s throat.
    Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Swag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swag. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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