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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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sags

Verb

Too thick of a mascara coat, and suddenly my gaze droops.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
The cream should hold a soft, semi-sturdy peak that gently droops at the tip without collapsing entirely.

— Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025

Definition of droops

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As new variants emerge and immunity from prior exposure fades, conditions become more favorable for infection.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
Copley agrees with this sentiment, noting that the scent of essential oils fades quicker if a room is too cold, drafty, or large.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of fades

Verb

When Cantu reaches towards Lopez and screams his wife’s name, a shot rings out and Lopez falls slightly off camera.

— Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Rather than extra long hair, think of a cut that falls somewhere below the collarbone, with enough layering or movement to keep it from feeling heavy.

— Laura Solla, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of falls

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Siegel noted that measles weakens the immune system and increases the risk of pneumonia, which can stem from measles itself or from a secondary bacterial infection.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Employment has been a mostly resilient area of the economy even as stubborn inflation continues to squeeze businesses and households, while consumer confidence weakens.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of weakens

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Splitting the shot up decreases vaccination rates and leaves children unprotected over a longer period, experts say.

— Zac Anderson, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
When employees actively participate in shaping the policies that govern their day-to-day experience, engagement rises and turnover decreases.

— Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of decreases

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Driving Experience The windscreen is brief to say the least, but airflow goes right over your head.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The movie goes big on the ‘80s tropes for laughs, including over-the-top costumes and era-specific references, but the love story at its heart is timeless.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026

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