swagging

verb

present participle of swag
as in drooping
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 Synonyms for swagging
  1. drooping
  2. hanging
  3. sagging
Verb
  • 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
Definition of drooping
Verb
  • Her body was discovered in a bathroom, hanging by the neck from the towel rack.
    — Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Gibney leaves the insinuation hanging — was this a troll or a confession?
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of hanging
Verb
  • 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, 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
Definition of sagging
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“Swagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swagging. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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