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
Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
From crowns, stuffies, and custom Four Seasons Baby swag to extravagant chocolate craftmanship.
—Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
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
To his surprise, Minnesota Wild Foundation executive director Rachel Schuldt also showed up, bringing with her a bunch of swag for all the kids in the suite.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
From crowns, stuffies, and custom Four Seasons Baby swag to extravagant chocolate craftmanship.
—Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
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 will also be a limited-time in-game event with the chance to win more loot.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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Activities for children include the popular Kids Sustainable Treasure Hunt in which participants check in with various exhibitors to learn about sustainability and earn a bag of loot.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Warm summer nights are made for backyard dinners and poolside hangs — not swatting flies away from your burger every five seconds.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Here, over a dozen or so hammocks hang from palm trees, swaying just over the water, close enough to dip your toes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Many Indians and students of colonialism see it as a symbol of the British Empire and the domination and plunder of imperialism.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Critics contend the industry plunders distressed companies, leading to downsizing and cost-cutting that hurts local communities, though other research has pushed back on that reputation.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Why Plants Wilt Reversing wilt begins with a basic understanding of what is going on in a plant when the leaves droop and the stems go limp.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
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The Florida woman said her arm went numb and her face began to droop.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
Noun
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On and Off the Avenue Rachel Syme hunts for vintage treasure.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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In the series, an ex-treasure-hunter and descendent of a famous pirate uncovers a lost diary that could lead to the mysterious and powerful Emperor’s Stone.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Trump’s sagging approval rating comes as Democrats have a chance at outperforming Republicans in midterms, with an Emerson poll taken in late April showing Democrats with a 10-point advantage on the generic congressional ballot, though 10% of voters are undecided.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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In Game 2, the Cavaliers sagged off Hart, daring him to shoot 3-point attempts.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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“Swag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swag. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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