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
Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Every athlete gets swag bags, stuffed with free goodies highlighted by a special-edition Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 phone.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 7 Feb. 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
Tech employees generally see corporate swag as their birthright.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Every athlete gets swag bags, stuffed with free goodies highlighted by a special-edition Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 phone.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 7 Feb. 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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Since the prizes in the loot boxes are determined randomly in accordance with odds set by Valve, James alleges, that effectively makes Valve an online casino.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The most free loot on the waiver wire is always starting pitching, not hitting.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Princess’ signature walk-in closets have been replaced with a wall of hanging storage, drawers and shelves, which offer ample space for even the heaviest packer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Those scenarios could either be triggered by new snow falling on existing snow; a cornice, or mass of hanging snow, falling; or a human trigger.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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After more than a century of plunder and strife, under tyrants as diverse as King Leopold II of Belgium and Mobutu Sese Seko, the present-day DRC still occupies the dark heart of the continent in much of the world’s imagination.—
Holden Frith,
TheWeek,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Venezuelan regime is broadly unpopular in Latin America; its socialism of plunder has sent millions of desperate people into Colombia and other states.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Beneath it, a man squatted on the pavement, staring at nothing in particular, a glass pipe drooping from his fingers.—
Sam Kriss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Mushy brown, black, or yellow leaves, soggy soil that’s smelly, and drooping all point to too much water.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There are outfit repeaters, vintage treasure hunters, and even emotional dressers.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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Search for treasures at Chesterdales Antiques, a must-stop for antique and vintage hunters, or browse boutiques on the walkable shopping streets—Fifth Avenue or Third Avenue.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Residents were urged to check barns and other buildings for sagging roofs, safely remove snow and ensure animals are in a secure location.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Sidewalks are apparently sagging in the area, with the problem being worse Wednesday than the day before.—
Nick Caloway,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Swag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swag. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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