as in bowing
bending downward or forward
faded, drooping banners lining the walls of the old gym
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as in hanging
to be limp from lack of water or vigor
the flowers drooped on their stalks in the blazing sun
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as in sagging
to lose bodily strength or vigor
as the afternoon wore on, we started to droop
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Recent Examples of drooping
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
The ship was said to have experienced weakening metal parts that eventually fully fractured from the waves; and intense pressure at the ship's midsection that caused drooping of the bow and stern all combined with severe weather, according to the Presque Isle County Historical Museum.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
Its drooping branches tend to hug the tree but can sometimes spread as far as 8 feet.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 20 Jan. 2026
This will help keep drooping earrings upright and help distribute the weight more evenly.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Stay below 10% alcohol, and your paperwhite bulbs will still produce beautiful blooms when their water is spiked, just without the tall, drooping stems.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
The surgery is typically performed to correct sagging eyebrows, drooping upper lids and bags under the eyes.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
His beard was shaved, but a long, drooping mustache remained.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
The initial symptoms may present as constipation; poor feeding; a drooping eyelid; sluggish pupils; flattened facial expression; diminished suck and gage reflexes; weak and altered cry and respiratory difficulty, the CDC adds.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2025
Symptoms can take up to 30 days to develop and can include constipation, poor feeding, loss of head control, drooping eyelids and a flat facial expression.
—CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
Noun
Underwatering Wilting, drooping, or yellowing leaves are early signs of underwatering, especially if the soil is also very dry.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
The ship was said to have experienced weakening metal parts that eventually fully fractured from the waves; and intense pressure at the ship's midsection that caused drooping of the bow and stern all combined with severe weather, according to the Presque Isle County Historical Museum.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
Signs of Underwatering The most obvious sign of underwatering is wilting or drooping.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
Its drooping branches tend to hug the tree but can sometimes spread as far as 8 feet.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 20 Jan. 2026
This will help keep drooping earrings upright and help distribute the weight more evenly.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Stay below 10% alcohol, and your paperwhite bulbs will still produce beautiful blooms when their water is spiked, just without the tall, drooping stems.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
The surgery is typically performed to correct sagging eyebrows, drooping upper lids and bags under the eyes.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
His beard was shaved, but a long, drooping mustache remained.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
The initial symptoms may present as constipation; poor feeding; a drooping eyelid; sluggish pupils; flattened facial expression; diminished suck and gage reflexes; weak and altered cry and respiratory difficulty, the CDC adds.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2025
Symptoms can take up to 30 days to develop and can include constipation, poor feeding, loss of head control, drooping eyelids and a flat facial expression.
—CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drooping
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The all-in-one design incorporates hooks, a hanging rod, and shelves, and can hold up to 30 pounds of jackets, bags, shoes, and more.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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One of the goals is to create a homelike setting, such as hanging plants, pets and children visiting with residents, with a focus on autonomy and flexibility.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Chuky’s face was pockmarked and flat-browed, with heavy, sagging eyelids that might’ve been extra-weighted by the liquor.—
Jonathan Miles,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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National Grid expects Massachusetts to be hit hard, with snow buildups possibly leading to sagging powerlines and tree limbs that can contribute to power outages.—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
24 Jan. 2026
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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
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Over the past several years, Iranians have repeatedly risen in the streets to oppose the regime, driven by a complete exhaustion of tolerance for the Islamic Republic.—
Shahrnush Parsipur,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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When navigation is intentional, students earn credits faster, miss fewer days, and experience less emotional exhaustion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Data Privacy Week is one of those calendar moments that risks fading into the background.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The oil’s powerhouse formula has a number of benefits, including brightening skin and fading age spots.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
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The show manages to stay on the brink — always laughing, never quite weeping — for its entire length.—
Helen Shaw,
Vulture,
8 Dec. 2021
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The chopper flew across New York harbor and landed at a Manhattan heliport, where Maduro, limping, was loaded into an armored vehicle.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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South Carolina wide receiver Nyck Harbor scored on an 80-yard reception in the second quarter and ran into the tunnel limping following the play.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Ali Safavi, a senior official with the National Council of Resistance of Iran, said the images were aimed less at reassuring the public than at boosting morale among the regime’s weakening security forces.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Skies will be sunny, with winds weakening by the afternoon.—
Anthony Franze,
San Antonio Express-News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Drooping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drooping. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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