as in slack
the extent to which something hangs or dips below a straight line
tighten the line at the top of the banner so there won't be so much droop
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as in to sag
to be limp from lack of water or vigor
the flowers drooped on their stalks in the blazing sun
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as in to fade
to lose bodily strength or vigor
as the afternoon wore on, we started to droop
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Recent Examples of droop
Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
Keep an eye out for excessive droop, vomit, and incontinence.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
Even so, for all Spurs now generate some of the highest revenues in world football, and losses are heavily impacted by big depreciation costs, the club’s profitability has drooped in recent years.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The droop is caused by a lack of water in the plant’s system.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
Keep an eye out for excessive droop, vomit, and incontinence.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
Verb
Some flowers droop downwards while others open proudly.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
Even so, for all Spurs now generate some of the highest revenues in world football, and losses are heavily impacted by big depreciation costs, the club’s profitability has drooped in recent years.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for droop
Noun
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Israel’s campaign in Gaza The influential pan-Arab satellite channel Al Jazeera aired on a loop what appeared to be mobile phone footage of the gunman, wearing a suit jacket and slacks, being pulled away after the shooting, his hands behind his back.—
Maya Sweedler,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Israel’s campaign in Gaza The influential pan-Arab satellite channel Al Jazeera aired on a loop what appeared to be mobile phone footage of the alleged gunman, wearing a suit jacket and slacks, being pulled away after the shooting, his hands behind his back.—
Maya Sweedler,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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The data also showed EV sales holding up well against a sagging overall auto market in Europe.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
22 May 2025
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The modifications and upgrades come as QX60 sales sagged in the first quarter of the year, dipping 8.7% from the first three months of 2024.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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However, the glamour faded soon after the team docked in Manhattan.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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That faded, and Maresca’s task will be maintaining the charge next season.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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But his presence once again hangs over the latest iteration of Knicks vs. Pacers nonetheless.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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Activists hung a giant transgender pride flag from a famous landmark in Yosemite National Park on Tuesday morning.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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In Colorado, for example, several AI companies recently lobbied to delay and weaken the state’s landmark AI accountability legislation — a preview of what unchecked industry influence could look like under a regulatory freeze.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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This includes adults who have weakened immune systems, cancer or other underlying health conditions, and some mental health conditions.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
21 May 2025
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Not so long ago, Newcastle was accused of wilting under the pressure of the biggest matches, but the win over Chelsea is just the latest example of how the team now thrives off them.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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During hot weather, withhold water until the plants begin to wilt to shock the plant into setting flowers for the following spring.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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The funds raised at this event are crucial, as the net proceeds go directly to DMVA, allowing the organization to further its essential nonprofit mission: to bolster and sustain the small businesses that form the heart of the Del Mar community, the news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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What went right, what went wrong, and what are the prospects for Elon's mammoth rocket meeting NASA's goals for a moon landing in 2027?—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
31 May 2025
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As well as failing to clinch the league title, Inter lost to bitter rival AC Milan in January’s Italian Super Cup and again to Milan in April’s Italian Cup semifinals.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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However, the president fumed at foreign leaders on Friday for failing to uphold their end of the deal.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
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“Droop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droop. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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