1
as in to droop
to be limp from lack of water or vigor
the plant's leaves were sagging feebly in the intense heat
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2
as in to slip
to decline gradually from a standard level
sales figures have sagged slightly over the past six months
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as in to fade
to lose bodily strength or vigor
after a whole day of working in the hot sun, he began to sag
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as in slack
the extent to which something hangs or dips below a straight line
if there's too much sag in the rod, the curtains will drag on the floor
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Recent Examples of sag
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2025
Clark had not played since May 24 as her team (and TV ratings) sagged without her.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 15 June 2025
Kevin Williams, Quartz, 24 Apr. 2025
Arms: Someone suffering a stroke will have one arm sag or drop in an unusual way.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Verb
But there are some signs of sagging across the economy.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2025
Clark had not played since May 24 as her team (and TV ratings) sagged without her.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 15 June 2025
Noun
This back-and-forth comes against a backdrop where Trump has seen his approval sag on his economic strategy.
—Kevin Williams, Quartz, 24 Apr. 2025
Arms: Someone suffering a stroke will have one arm sag or drop in an unusual way.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sag
Verb
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But then in 2021, Langley noticed one of her eyelids was drooping.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
7 July 2025
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Weakening retail sales and drooping housing starts are also indicators of possible trouble ahead.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
20 June 2025
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Without nuclear energy to provide the stable, always-on foundation for clean energy, those goals are slipping further from reach.—
Micky Horstman,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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After Wilson slipped the ring onto her finer, Kelly quickly embraced her new fiancé as their family and friends cheered.—
Sara Vallone Mod Moms Club
July 6,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2025
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The brand recommends avoiding dabbing or blotting after applying the spray, as this can cause the fragrance to break down and fade.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
15 July 2025
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The celestial trio will remain close to each other throughout the night, with Saturn and Neptune eventually fading from sight in the southern sky when the sun rises on July 16.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
15 July 2025
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The lineup has helped pick up the slack, with Juan Soto turning himself into a genuine All-Star snub since the start of June and Brandon Nimmo, who hit two grand slams last week, now on pace for more than 30 homers.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Counsell commended Boyd for picking up the slack for a rotation that has dealt with numerous injuries.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Sal Frelick hammered a hanging curveball for a leadoff double.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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But with so much uncertainty hanging over consumer brands and over consumer spending right now, Prime Day 2025 feels like the most unpredictable Prime Day ever.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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Notre Dame, with an offensive line that included three top-10 picks, roared back, falling 24-22 when its two-point conversion got stuffed with seven seconds remaining.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Partner that with another warning sign: A declining ratio of U.S. exports to imports while the U.S. deficit increases into record territory – like trade falling two months in a row, atypical since the former tends to remain steady even as the deficit increases.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is 86 years-old and his political power is weakened following the short war with Israel.—
Jackie Northam,
NPR,
9 July 2025
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The June jobs report showed strong headline numbers, but the underlying data pointed to a weakening labor market.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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Why Tarrant’s fatality rates didn’t slump to pre-COVID levels as the pandemic faded is another mystery with less obvious explanations.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
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Waves of slumping values, loan delinquencies, and foreclosures have haunted hotels, office buildings, apartment complexes, and even vacant land throughout the Bay Area, including Santa Clara County.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
7 July 2025
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“Sag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sag. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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