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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

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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

Definition of droops

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Steffi Oesterreich, a lobular breast cancer researcher at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Pittsburgh who was not involved in Peet’s care, said the disease often slips past imaging.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
That front eventually slips south of the region Wednesday night, allowing cooler and drier air to move in Thursday.

— Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of slips

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The film is set in Lucknow as the age of the nawabs (Muslim nobles) fades.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Speed without a foundation collapses, and attention in a crowded market fades fast, but trust endures; and trust is exactly what this channel builds.

— Joel Goldstein, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of fades

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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

Definition of hangs

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The January 16, 2027 slot once again falls the day after the end of nomination voting in the Academy Awards on January 15, and before the January 21 nominations announcement.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
As night falls, Kenny and Christina are over the moon about their trip.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of falls

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In addition, insulin sensitivity — or how effectively the body responds to the hormone insulin — also generally decreases at night.

— Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Oct. 2026
The drink—also known simply as beet juice—decreases inflammation and is rich in nitrates, which help relax blood vessels and allow blood to flow more freely.

— Christina Manian, HEALTH, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of decreases

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In Whalefall, written and directed by Brian Duffield, Jay (Abrams) goes diving in the Pacific Ocean to find the remains of his late father Mitt (Josh Brolin), who took his own life a year before amid a terminal illness.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Based on Greaves’ short story, One Night Out centers on a married couple who head out to enjoy a rare date night when their babysitter goes missing.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

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