swags 1 of 2

plural of swag
as in loots
valuables stolen or taken by force robbed a bank and hid the swag under the floorboards

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swags

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verb

present tense third-person singular of swag
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 swags
Noun
Red walls, heavy draperies with swags and fringe, and jacquard fabrics with gold accents could be found in many homes. Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026 Other jeans were decorated with swags of crystals and embroidery. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026 There are 203 fresh wreaths, swags, and kissing balls and 90 faux wreaths and arrangements, 7,740 yards of ribbon is used, and 809 poinsettias are bringing bright pops of festive color all around the estate. Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025 Fresh wreaths and Mantel swags are for sale at the gift shop. Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Nov. 2025 The camp offers outdoor beds with cozy and upscale sleeping bags, known as swags, for a night spent beneath the Southern Cross and a morning watching nearby Uluru turn sherbet orange. Stephanie Vermillion, Vogue, 12 Nov. 2025
Verb
Magnolia leaf and fir branch garland swags drape our staircases, and warm white lights illuminate our trees. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swags
Noun
  • And more treasures await in nearby towns like New Preston and Falls Village that have shops filled with both antiques and local craft.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Top it off with one of Róhe’s signatures—a drapey satin top—and a pendant necklace from their display case of treasures, featuring vintage silver jewelry alongside the house’s contemporary styles.
    Madeline Fass, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Too thick of a mascara coat, and suddenly my gaze droops.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Back then, bond investors were enjoying the spoils of a multi-decade bull market.
    Greg Ritchie, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Along the way there were Nazis, spoils of war, and more than one accidental encounter.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The idea hangs between us for a beat longer than is comfortable.
    Allison P. Davis, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The play also draws inspiration from the photograph of Rusnak’s lynching which includes onlookers, including a young white girl, as his body hangs from a tree.
    Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Every fall wardrobe calls for a reliable pair of jeans that can be worn with ankle booties, heeled boots, and mule clogs, and this pair from Sidefeel is a favorite among shoppers.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Stuart Weitzman is focusing heavily on bringing excitement and authority back to the boot category, in particular its hero product — the 50/50 style, alongside its booties, added Lelonek.
    Denni Hu, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • For instance, CADDi Design Review flags potential errors in new drawings and CAD models based on past problems with similar parts.
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The Japan National Tourism Organization flags convenience stores as a legit part of everyday food culture, stacked with onigiri, bento boxes, trendy snacks, sweets and beverages.
    Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Unfortunately, using too little paint will leave patchy areas and harsh lines, and using too much paint will promote drips and paint that sags.
    Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 6 July 2026
  • There is no scrapeable archive of how to grasp a wet cup, unload a box that sags in the middle, fold a towel, or help an older adult out of a chair.
    Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

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