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sags

verb

present tense third-person singular of sag

as in droops

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 slips

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

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as in fades

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

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Recent Examples of sags 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 As a result, the tournament typically sags in the middle, as neither comes close to losing. — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 27 May 2026 The roof flakes, the porch sags. — Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sags

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

Definition of droops

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Stimulus trickling in Economists expect better growth for the rest of the year, as adverse weather fades and local governments accelerate fiscal spending.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
The sibling drama, meanwhile, rather fades out of view amid these loftier goings-on; the film’s narrative begins to feel devised by the old parlor game Consequences, repeatedly wrenched in erratic new directions.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of fades

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Above the staircase hangs a glimmering bronze-and-glass chandelier, a more conventional way of filling empty space on a superyacht—if conventional is the right word for a chandelier that weighs 350 kilograms.

— Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Instead, his navy jersey, meticulously embroidered with a white number 16 hangs unfettered with his unworn Bears helmet resting on a shelf above.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of hangs

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The company says its reactor’s electrical output falls within the range of a high-performance vehicle drivetrain.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
If Colorado’s 2027 first-round pick is not transferred to the Toronto Maple Leafs or if its 2028 first-round pick falls within the top 10, Nashville instead gets Colorado’s 2029 first-round pick.

— Peter Baugh, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of falls

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Siegel noted that measles weakens the immune system and increases the risk of pneumonia, which can stem from measles itself or from a secondary bacterial infection.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Employment has been a mostly resilient area of the economy even as stubborn inflation continues to squeeze businesses and households, while consumer confidence weakens.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of weakens

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Fertility in women decreases gradually but significantly at age 32 and rapidly after 37, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

— Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
While passengers often remain seated for hours at a time, crew spend the majority of the flight on their feet, which decreases their chances of stiffness.

— Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of decreases

Verb

Driving Experience The windscreen is brief to say the least, but airflow goes right over your head.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The movie goes big on the ‘80s tropes for laughs, including over-the-top costumes and era-specific references, but the love story at its heart is timeless.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026

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