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noun

ˈswag How to pronounce swag (audio)
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
There are 33 businesses participating, and the deals range from drink discounts and dinner specials to free swag. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026 The store began as a private place for OpenAI employees to grab some company swag. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 27 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
  1. loot
  2. hang
  3. plunder
  4. droop
  5. treasure
  6. sag
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
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Verb
  • This hanging planter can be used year-round to display faux greenery, trailing flowers, or vibrant blooms to match the season.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Primary Bedroom The mingling of prints and colors continues into the primary suite, where Jenny covered a custom headboard in Serena Dugan’s Capretto Outdoor Fabric in Flame/Fuchsia and hung a piece from local artist Whitney Stoddard.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of hang
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
Definition of plunder
Verb
  • A little midday drooping is normal, according to Deaton, but prolonged periods of extreme heat can put additional stress on plants.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In fact, some plants intentionally droop during the hottest part of the day to conserve moisture.
    — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026
Definition of droop
Noun
  • Once an official restitution request is made for the Ségou treasure – in this case by Senegal — then two committees, including experts from France and the requesting country, plus government representatives, will examine the case.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The building where the treasure was found is owned by the Belgian charity CAW Oost-Vlaanderen, which offers support to people in difficulty.
    — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of treasure
Verb
  • That can lead to structural problems, from drawer fronts pulling off to flimsy drawer bottoms sagging or falling out under the weight of their contents.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Either of the Serie A strikers would boost the sagging Five Stripes (3-12-3) for the rest of the MLS schedule.
    — Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of sag

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“Swag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swag. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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