as in droops
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 Synonyms for swags
Verb
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The cream should hold a soft, semi-sturdy peak that gently droops at the tip without collapsing entirely.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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On the chain around Hedda Gabler’s neck hangs a key to her father’s gun case.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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After the basketball game ended, the Raptors put the World Series game on the big screen that hangs over the court at Scotiabank Arena.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The site is one of Afghanistan’s architectural treasures and a major point of pilgrimage, believed by some to be the resting place of Hazrat Ali, the fourth Caliph of Islam and the son-in-law of Prophet Mohammad.—
Masoud Popalzai,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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French authorities have arrested five additional suspects in connection with the audacious daylight theft of French crown jewels from the Louvre Museum’s Apollo Gallery—but the priceless treasures remain missing.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 2010—back when the same Republican Party that now flags the dangers of food dyes and seed oils was portraying Let’s Move!—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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What to Watch For Although the ACIP agenda clearly flags the concerns the committee intends to discuss regarding the MMRV and hepatitis B vaccines, the situation is less clear for COVID.—
Andrea Tamayo,
Scientific American,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The indictment said Rozier shared in some of those spoils.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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As well as celebrating with a party at the cabaret club Crazy Horse Paris alongside some of the cast, Kardashian also received some sweet treats back at her hotel, sharing her spoils on her Instagram Stories.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Wear it to the office with a blouse, dark wash wide-leg jeans, and kitten heels, or style it with a midi skirt and ankle booties for date night.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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These red suede kitten heel booties are a vision, especially when styled with boho, feminine pieces like a floaty maxidress, a black suede bag, and chunky gold hoop earrings.—
Clare Holden,
Glamour,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Swags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swags. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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