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
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
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
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
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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The kit includes a 3-liter bag that hangs upside down and uses gravity to filter water through a hose.—
Amelia Arvesen,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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The wrong one just hangs there, doing nothing useful.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Those treasures include antique haberdashery walls, an onyx entry table, and a jewelry case reupholstered in kilim with guitar-strap trim, and plenty of personal touches like family photos, all meant to inspire your next purchase, too.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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Inspired by Isaac’s small trove of treasures—and perhaps their own collecting instincts—Knorr and Coleman threaded a squirrel motif quietly throughout the home, with acorn details appearing in several rooms.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The utility said its billing system flags unusual consumption patterns and potential meter irregularities for review.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Rather than a static snapshot, Blueprints track live behavior, so if an AI system starts acting outside its intended purpose, the platform flags it.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Such is the suffering of the lowly expendables, but spoils of war for the oligarchy of greed and power.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Boosters, for those not acquainted with the word, are shoplifters who resell their spoils at a discount.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 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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The great thing about pointed-toe booties is that they can be worn with jeans, trousers, and maxi skirts.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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Spring weather can be temperamental, so a pair of these Ecco sneaker-booties is a solid choice.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Swags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swags. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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