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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
Queen of minimalism, Janet has essentially just set type in panels—but the way the background sags like a deflating hot-air balloon, with the type recessed into it, is so wry and brilliant.
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Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
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The cream should hold a soft, semi-sturdy peak that gently droops at the tip without collapsing entirely.—
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Yet real sovereignty slips further away.—
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Gwath slips the screen and positions himself for a lob from Byrd.—
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The California Association of Realtors also predicts that, as economic uncertainty fades and rates begin to decline more steadily, the housing market should improve throughout 2026.—
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Humans have been chewing gum for thousands of years, long after the flavor fades and without any clear nutritional benefit.—
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But the Bulls also can’t win with his current rim protection — a futility that hangs over the veteran in every game.—
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The chef’s kitchen sits just opposite a more casual bar, and a fanciful lighting fixture hangs over the dining table.—
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Worse, the tariff burden is a regressive tax that falls hardest on lower-income households and small businesses with less bargaining power.—
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There’s nothing as cozy as snuggling up in front of the fire while snow falls peacefully outside.—
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An overreliance on tools weakens our civilization (and saps the film’s dramatic thrills).—
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Ignoring this reality weakens any serious climate plan.—
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This first three-dimensional cross-sectional image goes 11 miles) below the crater and shows what appear to be various pools of magma at different depths, with rock or other material between them and more numerous toward the southeast of the crater.—
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The handy bag goes with just about any outfit and can be dressed down for dog walks or dressed up for dinner out on the town.—
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
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Prescribed medication is used to manage discomfort, which usually decreases noticeably after the first week.—
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“Sags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sags. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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