SAGGING Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in bowing

bending downward or forward sagging branches that were weighted down with snow

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sagging

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verb

present participle of sag

as in drooping

to be limp from lack of water or vigor the plant's leaves were sagging feebly in the intense heat

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as in slipping

to decline gradually from a standard level sales figures have sagged slightly over the past six months

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as in fading

to lose bodily strength or vigor after a whole day of working in the hot sun, he began to sag

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If your couch cushions are sagging and the springs are worn, use this 62%-off sofa deal as an excuse to upgrade ahead of hosting season. — Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026 Well-hydrated skin tends to look plumper and smoother, which makes fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging less noticeable. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Beneath that sits a high-density support-foam foundation designed to limit sagging and compression over time, along with a textured anti-slip base to reduce movement on the bed frame. — New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026 Which is why her character flicks through YouTube plastic surgery videos and stares at older women on the bus, comparing her wrinkles and checking her neck for any signs of sagging. — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 24 Aug. 2026 That can lead to structural problems, from drawer fronts pulling off to flimsy drawer bottoms sagging or falling out under the weight of their contents. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026 It can be used to lift sagging skin or prevent the skin from sagging from the start. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026 Either of the Serie A strikers would boost the sagging Five Stripes (3-12-3) for the rest of the MLS schedule. — Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026 That decline is one of the biological drivers behind sagging, loss of bounce and deeper lines. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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Adjective

James O’Donoghue, a planetary scientist with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, likened our planet’s tilting phenomenon to a nodding head.

— Aylin Woodward, WSJ, 21 Dec. 2021

Definition of nodding

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Petals that are fading, drooping, dropping off, or turning brown are all signs that the flower is reaching the end of its life and is ready to be removed.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026
Nutrient Deficiencies While less common, peace lilies can eventually exhaust the supply of nutrients in their potting soil and start drooping as a result.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2026

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The 49ers, an otherwise good team, have for the past couple of months been weaving and slipping bad news like a boxer trying to avoid a knockout punch.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
The campaign showcases Diesel’s creased denim treated with resin, 3-D denim, trompe l’oeil cable knit denim and the new regular-fit D-Heel jean, which has hidden vertical slits near the ankle, perfect for slipping through a stiletto heel.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of slipping

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As the conflict grinds on, Trump’s talk of finding a quick end to the war also appears to be fading.

— Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
European banks have shaken off a weak first quarter to notch solid share price gains in the year to date, but Citi analysts warn their momentum may be fading.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of fading

Adjective

And every day, across from them, outside the clinic, about to enter or just leaving, there were women hugging each other and weeping.

— David Mamet, National Review, 11 Aug. 2022
The show manages to stay on the brink — always laughing, never quite weeping — for its entire length.

— Helen Shaw, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2021

Definition of weeping

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Throughout this year, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has been weakening the Navy’s leadership by blocking the promotion of nearly 20 admirals.

— Andrea N. Goldstein, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Wheat futures hit their highest level in more than three years as the war in Ukraine strained supplies, further weakening the global food system.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of weakening

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