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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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With one entity in charge, no community slips through the cracks.

— Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
The suit claims the development extends beyond the existing Seaquarium site and into Biscayne Bay, where Resilient Aquarium LLC plans to build more than 300 boat slips that do not currently exist.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of slips

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The question now is whether shoppers counting every dollar will keep paying for products like cashmere-soft diapers once the novelty fades and if inflation keeps biting.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026
The shot fades into a close-up of Liam, his perfect coif billowing in the ocean breeze.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of fades

Verb

The looming fear of job loss hangs over an entire generation.

— Scott Levenson, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of hangs

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The 6% lead for the No side falls outside the poll’s margin of error, which was around 3% according to PPIC.

— Andrew Graham October 27, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
The Hamptons If your trip falls between late spring and early fall and you’re situated on the East Coast, a trip to the Hamptons will likely be hassle-free enough for everyone involved.

— Vogue, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of falls

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Later in the week and into the weekend, the chance of rain decreases with spotty showers possible through Halloween weekend.

— CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Studies have found that having strong muscles significantly decreases the higher risk of disease and early death that’s linked to chronic inflammation.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 20 Oct. 2026

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