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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Crisp air hangs heavy with the promise of rain.—
Christina Fang,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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Closer to the front door, a simple gallery wall hangs above a wooden bench.—
Amanda Sims,
Architectural Digest,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Police were racing the clock to find the intruders; experts say thieves of such treasures typically dismantle or melt down the loot, sometimes within hours, to avoid being caught.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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The British Museum sacked a staff member in 2023 after about 2,000 treasures were reported missing, stolen or damaged.—
Lionel Laurent,
Twin Cities,
24 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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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
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Hamas reportedly executed a leader of the powerful Doghmush clan in March 2024, on grounds of cooperating with Israeli authorities, looting aid convoys and reselling the spoils on black market.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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The style is part of the brand’s Condora collection, which features pumps, slingbacks, sandals, booties and more.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Swags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swags. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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