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as in to droop
to be limp from lack of water or vigor
the plant's leaves were sagging feebly in the intense heat
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2
as in to slip
to decline gradually from a standard level
sales figures have sagged slightly over the past six months
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as in to fade
to lose bodily strength or vigor
after a whole day of working in the hot sun, he began to sag
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as in slack
the extent to which something hangs or dips below a straight line
if there's too much sag in the rod, the curtains will drag on the floor
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Recent Examples of sag
Niall Stanage, The Hill, 16 May 2025
Samsung’s acquisition and focus on HVAC comes amid struggles in other business segments, resulting in weak earnings and sagging share prices in recent quarters.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 14 May 2025
Kevin Williams, Quartz, 24 Apr. 2025
Arms: Someone suffering a stroke will have one arm sag or drop in an unusual way.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Verb
But the alarms that were going off as his ratings sagged around the 100-day mark no longer ring so loudly or ominously.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 16 May 2025
Samsung’s acquisition and focus on HVAC comes amid struggles in other business segments, resulting in weak earnings and sagging share prices in recent quarters.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 14 May 2025
Noun
This back-and-forth comes against a backdrop where Trump has seen his approval sag on his economic strategy.
—Kevin Williams, Quartz, 24 Apr. 2025
Arms: Someone suffering a stroke will have one arm sag or drop in an unusual way.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sag
Verb
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Some strokes are more severe than others, with people experiencing only mild confusion or a drooping smile while others can lose mobility or even consciousness.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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With two foot-long horns protruding from either side of their heads, a large hump resting on their shoulders and folds of loose skin drooping from their neck, these aren’t your typical black-and-white milk carton dairy cows.—
Stephanie Lam,
The Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2025
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The defense did slip slightly last year — from first to 13th in adjusted efficiency — and that’s in part because Iowa State wasn’t as physical and deep up front.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Based on my firm's analysis, in April 2025, traditional indices moved in different directions: The Dow Jones declined by 3.28% and the S&P 500 slipped 1.10%, while the Nasdaq gained 0.90%.—
Arthur Mouratov,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Verb
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However, the glamour faded soon after the team docked in Manhattan.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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That faded, and Maresca’s task will be maintaining the charge next season.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Israel’s campaign in Gaza The influential pan-Arab satellite channel Al Jazeera aired on a loop what appeared to be mobile phone footage of the gunman, wearing a suit jacket and slacks, being pulled away after the shooting, his hands behind his back.—
Maya Sweedler,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Israel’s campaign in Gaza The influential pan-Arab satellite channel Al Jazeera aired on a loop what appeared to be mobile phone footage of the alleged gunman, wearing a suit jacket and slacks, being pulled away after the shooting, his hands behind his back.—
Maya Sweedler,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Just stack the shoeboxes on top of each other, and secure them with string or glue before creating a way to hang it in your closet.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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The train from Waterloo station, just south of the River Thames in central London, to Brentford’s Gtech Community stadium in west London was only 20 minutes, but a group of three Jamaica fans took the time to hang the country’s flag in the window.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
Verb
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More: Stocks fall, Dow down 800 points as bonds tank amid tax debate.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Heat’s Adebayo falls short of NBA All-Defensive nod for first time in six seasons Chris Perkins: Can the Dolphins transform 100-yard rushing games into wins?—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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In Colorado, for example, several AI companies recently lobbied to delay and weaken the state’s landmark AI accountability legislation — a preview of what unchecked industry influence could look like under a regulatory freeze.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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This includes adults who have weakened immune systems, cancer or other underlying health conditions, and some mental health conditions.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
21 May 2025
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He’s also allowed four home runs that have had a lot to do with a slumping team losing two of those three games.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Further, a dividend yield that is very high may suggest that a stock’s price is slumping and the business is under stress.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
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“Sag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sag. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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