SWAGS Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

swags 1 of 2

noun

plural of swag

as in loots

valuables stolen or taken by force robbed a bank and hid the swag under the floorboards

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verb

present tense third-person singular of swag

as in droops

to be limp from lack of water or vigor the days of endless worrying had taken their toll, and the old woman's face swagged with exhaustion

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Recent Examples of swags

Noun

Other jeans were decorated with swags of crystals and embroidery. — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026 There are 203 fresh wreaths, swags, and kissing balls and 90 faux wreaths and arrangements, 7,740 yards of ribbon is used, and 809 poinsettias are bringing bright pops of festive color all around the estate. — Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025 Fresh wreaths and Mantel swags are for sale at the gift shop. — Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Nov. 2025 The camp offers outdoor beds with cozy and upscale sleeping bags, known as swags, for a night spent beneath the Southern Cross and a morning watching nearby Uluru turn sherbet orange. — Stephanie Vermillion, Vogue, 12 Nov. 2025 When your Christmas table has a lot of other elements (swags on the chairs, pretty napkins, festive dishes), keep your centerpiece simple. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025

Verb

Magnolia leaf and fir branch garland swags drape our staircases, and warm white lights illuminate our trees. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025

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Noun

However, according to the report, violence is increasing in museum thefts, with thieves using instruments such as dynamite, guns, and sledgehammers to gain access to treasures and deter employees from interfering.

— News Desk, Artforum, 24 Aug. 2026
Sun-Loving Outdoor Potted Plants Containers brimming with beautiful treasures don’t need to be high-maintenance.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of treasures

Noun

Style it with a maxi skirt and booties for dressier occasions, or keep things low-key with jeans and sneakers.

— Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
What sets this style apart from other trends like cowboy boots or square-toe booties is the fact that there are a range of options currently on the market.

— Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2026

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The tool flags abnormal search behavior, such as an officer repeatedly searching the same license plate daily, or clusters of searches late at night.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Other warning signs most people miss Moffitt Cancer Center flags several presentations that get mistaken for everyday skin issues.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of flags

Verb

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

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