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
The Runnin’ Rebels played with overwhelming swag and style in Sin City, not to mention regularly scoring over 100 points. Brendan Marks, New York Times, 26 June 2026 As is the case with other high profile visitors, Grammer left with a big bag of swag, including hats and a Bible, the source said. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 June 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
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Noun
  • 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
  • Loyalty over loot Missouri State was the first school to believe in him.
    Latif Love July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • But if the Cubs hadn’t won that epic Game 7 in Cleveland and 1908 still hung over the franchise?
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • Nothing adds to the backyard magic like the soft glow of string lights, and these durable iron posts are the perfect way to hang them.
    Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 19 July 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
  • On June 15, Andy and Ruben’s mom, Chantal, returned home from walking the dog to find their son on the bathroom floor, shaking, with the left side of his face drooping.
    Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • Water the Right Way Container plants dry out much faster than those growing in the ground; consistent watering keeps your spillers—and the other plants in your pots—from drooping due to a lack of moisture.
    Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Symbolism Historically, dragon-slaying stories portrayed the treasure hoard as the ultimate test of a hero’s character.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
  • Indonesia has intensified efforts in recent years to track down cultural treasures scattered abroad through colonial-era collecting, theft and illicit trafficking, including from the Netherlands, which colonized Indonesia for centuries.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • In return, the thinking went, new residents could boost sagging local economies.
    Scott Neuman, NPR, 24 July 2026
  • Over the past month the company’s share price has sagged by 10% with most investment banks tipping a continuation of the decline.
    Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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“Swag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swag. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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