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
Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Johnson became the club’s sixth man midway through the 2023-24 campaign when then-coach Gregg Popovich moved him to the bench hoping the the high-energy 29th overall pick of the 2019 draft would energize a sagging second unit.
—Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2026
The mattress's latex core has a five-zone structure that provides varying levels of firmness tailored to support different areas of your body — with the most enhanced support in the mid-section to prevent your back from curving or sagging.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
But Minnesota’s best defensive strategy against Jokic in past playoff trips has involved sagging off a Denver non-shooter to supply additional help onto the superstar big man.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
The Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment dramatically lifts, firms, and tightens sagging, crepey skin and smooths the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
However, customer reviews of durability are mixed, as some report sagging after a few years of use.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
In the Stanford Invitational race video posted by Hedengren’s mother, the two runners embrace at the finish line, the 5-foot-2 Kosgei sagging off the towering BYU runner.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
Wrinkles, sun spots and sagging skin have become so demonized, that even teenagers — decades away from this reality — and increasingly men, previously exempt from this ruinous beauty standard, have started to fear, anticipate and prepare for their arrival.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
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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
Johnson became the club’s sixth man midway through the 2023-24 campaign when then-coach Gregg Popovich moved him to the bench hoping the the high-energy 29th overall pick of the 2019 draft would energize a sagging second unit.
—Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2026
The mattress's latex core has a five-zone structure that provides varying levels of firmness tailored to support different areas of your body — with the most enhanced support in the mid-section to prevent your back from curving or sagging.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
But Minnesota’s best defensive strategy against Jokic in past playoff trips has involved sagging off a Denver non-shooter to supply additional help onto the superstar big man.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
The Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment dramatically lifts, firms, and tightens sagging, crepey skin and smooths the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
However, customer reviews of durability are mixed, as some report sagging after a few years of use.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
In the Stanford Invitational race video posted by Hedengren’s mother, the two runners embrace at the finish line, the 5-foot-2 Kosgei sagging off the towering BYU runner.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
Wrinkles, sun spots and sagging skin have become so demonized, that even teenagers — decades away from this reality — and increasingly men, previously exempt from this ruinous beauty standard, have started to fear, anticipate and prepare for their arrival.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sagging
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Renowned for its extended bloom period, this lovely flower boasts daisy-like blossoms with prominent orange-brown centers and drooping lavender-purple petals.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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Wilting or drooping leaves may be obvious but also pay attention to the color.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Now, Washington conventional wisdom, a 50-50 blend of dinner-party chatter and possibly sponsored social media posts, holds that the prize is slipping a bit from his grasp.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, borrowing costs remain elevated, and wage gains are slipping, struggling to keep up with everything else getting more expensive.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, commercial-only business districts are fading.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Dust and pollen are quicker to reveal themselves, and wear becomes apparent faster as dark colors are more prone to fading.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
26 Apr. 2026
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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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Purchasing a new hanging plant shelf is a great way to combat this.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Iran war has left uncertainty hanging over global markets for the past two months, but many market participants remain optimistic about where equities are headed, even in spite of record valuations.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Natural Ways to Get Rid of Onion Grass These invasive weeds are fast-growing and rob your grass of water, nutrients, and sunlight, weakening your garden over time, says Brian Feldman, senior director of technical operations at TruGreen.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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Muscle loss and bone weakening Numerous studies have documented that rapid weight loss from Ozempic and other medications can cause significant muscle loss, especially in people who don’t increase their protein intake.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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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
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Bishop Moore junior Lucas Magro went 2-1 in the individual singles bracket and took the top seed, William Freshwater of Barron Collier, to a tiebreaker before falling 1-6, 6-1, (10-3).—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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But the Pistons were sloppy with the ball and careless overall in a 94-88 loss to the Orlando Magic on Monday night, falling behind 3-1 in their first-round Eastern Conference series.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Sagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sagging. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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