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
  • According to character descriptions provided by the streamer, Mantzoukas plays Lambros, a local store owner and occasional looter of the treasures unearthed at the dig site.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Columbus also sought riches and treasures to gift the monarchs.
    — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The single strand of hair that droops down on his forehead, almost reminiscent of Christopher Reeve’s Superman.
    — Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Too thick of a mascara coat, and suddenly my gaze droops.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • To the agers who make a practice of exercising during the decades before retirement, and who fall on the lucky side of fate, often go the spoils of fulfillment.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The spoils of Affleck’s and Damon’s onscreen accomplishments documented in these halls have had peaks and valleys.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • At a time of high infant mortality and short lifespans, the specter of early death hangs over them as friends and family members die with great and sudden frequency.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • In the bedroom, a photograph by Wolfgang Tillmans hangs opposite a Roman torso of Dionysus.
    — Leonie Rolinck, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Pumps, ankle-strap heels, mules, booties, and even mesh styles—heels are the go-to choice to pair with black midi skirts for an elegant look.
    — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Investigators could be seen wearing various levels of safety equipment, including face masks, hazmat suits, rubber gloves, protective sleeves and booties.
    — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The report also flags Cuban medical missions in other nations in the Americas, including the Bahamas and Saint Lucia.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Among the common symptoms of menopause, Dove flags several overlapping triggers.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 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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