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
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2025
The latter includes complimentary valet parking, VIP seating, and a VIP swag bag.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2025
Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 27 Dec. 2022
Another way to deal with low ceilings is to swag a light fixture from the ceiling.
—Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 16 Dec. 2022
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Noun
Each Prize consists of two roundtrip tickets from the winner’s home airport, 1 night hotel accommodations on May 17, 2025, 2 VIP Tickets to Kelce Jam 2025 taking place on May 17, 2025, meal stipend for 1 day, and a Garage Beer x Kelce swag pack (‘Prize’).
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2025
The latter includes complimentary valet parking, VIP seating, and a VIP swag bag.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
Payne is trying to rediscover that swag a right foot strain has toned down.
—Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 27 Dec. 2022
Another way to deal with low ceilings is to swag a light fixture from the ceiling.
—Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 16 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swag
Noun
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A lot of casuals were turned off by the entire extraction shooter concept of losing loot or unbalanced fights.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Although backpacks can be upgraded to house more loot, most of what’s found will quickly fill up your inventory after just a couple of minutes searching.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
Verb
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The 145% tariffs on China — and the 125% tariffs on the U.S. that Beijing imposed in response — hang over the entire negotiating process.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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Ways To Use Excess Mint If your mint has taken over the garden or shot up to 2 feet tall, here are a few ways to use up lots of mint leaves: Dry mint for teas: To dry leaves, use a dehydrator or hang small bunches tied with twine in a warm, airy room.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Such tactics included the extraordinary plunder and destruction of the Hundred Years’ War and the fire bombings of cities in World War II.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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And two, even for the plunder of a smash and grab, that seems a sloppy hiding place.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The precious blooms can droop to the ground or even worse, snap off—and no one wants that.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2025
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Some flowers droop downwards while others open proudly.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Layering Lighting Design: Lamps in all shapes and sizes can be used to recast the feel of a room, brighten dark corners and illuminate your treasures.—
Katherine Marks,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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An ordinary spring day quickly became extraordinary after a nature-loving metal detectorist unearthed a cache of ancient treasure.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2025
Verb
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While Donald Trump’s return sparked surges early in the year, including brief all-time highs across major tokens, prices have largely sagged.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
9 May 2025
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Even when his overall approval ratings sagged, voters consistently gave him his highest marks on the economy.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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“Swag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swag. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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