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
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
When your Christmas table has a lot of other elements (swags on the chairs, pretty napkins, festive dishes), keep your centerpiece simple.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025
Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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
When your Christmas table has a lot of other elements (swags on the chairs, pretty napkins, festive dishes), keep your centerpiece simple.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 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
Verb
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Too thick of a mascara coat, and suddenly my gaze droops.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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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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While the character of Rose isn’t in season three, the shadow of Rose hangs over a lot of season three.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Feb. 2026
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Go between February and early April (but outside peak spring break periods) for activities ranging from outdoor art walks to gallery openings, pop-up markets, patio drinking and dining, rooftop lounges, brewery hangs, and more.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Cambodia, like neighboring Thailand, has benefited from a trend in recent decades involving the repatriation of art and archaeological treasures taken from their homelands.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Mitski treasures unknowability and change that conveniently upends expectations.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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If the audit flags an inconsistency, the refund is withheld.—
Peter Sadera,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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The system software flags violators.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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New manager Derek Shelton inherits a strong, deep rotation that stretches into the Triple-A roster with Mick Abel and Taj Bradley — some of the spoils of the trade-deadline purge — but also a lot of young position players who struggled to score runs in August and September.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
23 Jan. 2026
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Even the Hamburglar was there to help battle the British, and OK, burgle their burgers, the spoils of war.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Their constant companion in the campaign is the Amazona 180 bag that made its debut on the Loewe runway last October, a slouchy, one-handle style that sags open when left unzipped.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Unlike your average and typical pillow that sags over time, this one has hotel-like appeal because of its precise border for a structured, refined look.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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How to keep pets safe from frostbite According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or ASPCA, pets and dogs can be susceptible to frostbite on their paws, ears, and tails so booties and paw protectants are recommended.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Consider getting pet-safe ice melts or dressing your furry friend up in booties.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Swags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swags. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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