as in bowing
bending downward or forward
sagging branches that were weighted down with snow
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as in drooping
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 slipping
to decline gradually from a standard level
sales figures have sagged slightly over the past six months
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as in fading
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 sagging
Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
This is infused in extra-large toner pads for deep firming hydration to refine pores, smooth texture, and visibly lift sagging skin all in one gentle swipe.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Another shopper highlighted that the fabric has just the right amount of structure to drape well without sagging or clinging.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Some influencers claim that releasing tight fascia in the face can rebuild collagen and lift sagging tissues in the face, leading to firmer skin, but experts are skeptical about any long-lasting benefit.
—Scott Haak, EverydayHealth.com, 6 May 2026
The snow is likely to be heavy and wet, NWS said, so watch out below for overburdened tree branches and sagging power lines.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
By the turn of the millennium, shelves were sagging beneath Bridget and Carrie’s daughters, with entire imprints devoted to churning out more.
—Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 4 May 2026
The Trail Blazers used the Donovan Clingan in this role in the opening round, with the 7-2 Clingan sagging off Castle and daring him to shoot from the outside.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 3 May 2026
The front glass had been blown out, a support beam knocked askew and ceiling panels sagging inside.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
The cushions will stay bouncy thanks to sinuous springs that prevent sagging over time.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
This is infused in extra-large toner pads for deep firming hydration to refine pores, smooth texture, and visibly lift sagging skin all in one gentle swipe.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Another shopper highlighted that the fabric has just the right amount of structure to drape well without sagging or clinging.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Some influencers claim that releasing tight fascia in the face can rebuild collagen and lift sagging tissues in the face, leading to firmer skin, but experts are skeptical about any long-lasting benefit.
—Scott Haak, EverydayHealth.com, 6 May 2026
The snow is likely to be heavy and wet, NWS said, so watch out below for overburdened tree branches and sagging power lines.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
By the turn of the millennium, shelves were sagging beneath Bridget and Carrie’s daughters, with entire imprints devoted to churning out more.
—Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 4 May 2026
The Trail Blazers used the Donovan Clingan in this role in the opening round, with the 7-2 Clingan sagging off Castle and daring him to shoot from the outside.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 3 May 2026
The front glass had been blown out, a support beam knocked askew and ceiling panels sagging inside.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sagging
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Improper watering causes slow growth, misshapen fruits, yellow or drooping foliage, and other issues.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
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Start with tall bluebonnet stems on the left, fill the middle with medium-height ornamental onions, and finish the arrangement with softly drooping sweet peas on the right.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Each of them is slipping behind.—
Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Stock futures are slipping before the bell after a positive session yesterday.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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By now, however, that view is fading.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Taj Mahal kept fading and ultimately finished 10th.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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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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This week, Carlos Alcaraz took over clay season without hitting a ball, a very patriotic fuel source was key to one player’s Italian Open run and the lawsuit hanging over professional tennis took a new twist.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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For care, the brand recommends machine-washing with a gentle cycle then hanging it to air-dry.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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That separation is now weakening.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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In addition to these external influences, Dini emphasized that long-term domestic instability has left Somalia’s coastline vulnerable, weakening local institutions and lowering the risks for pirate networks.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
15 May 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
Verb
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The magnificent luminosity of the orbs announced their arrival, their glow falling unfamiliar against windowpanes, which drew the people to the street.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The mismatch between workers and available jobs—a key barometer of labor market stress—has actually improved since that moment, falling below its pre-pandemic level.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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“Sagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sagging. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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