sagged

past tense of sag

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sagged
Verb
  • The city slipped into a recession, and things got harder.
    Dodai Stewart, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The movie slipped to fifth, third, and sixth ranks in the following weeks.
    Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • But the militants, while greatly weakened, have repeatedly regrouped, often after Israeli forces withdraw from areas.
    Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Those at high-risk for listeria infection are newborns, those who are pregnant, have weakened immune systems, and those aged 65 or older.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • In her stairway, Roche hung a series of four paintings vertically to emphasize the height of the ceilings.
    Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Sheer cream drapery and several sparkling chandeliers hung above the dance floor and tablescapes.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Little more than an hour later, he would be felled by an assassin’s bullet.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Martinez helped lead the Mets to the NLCS where they were felled by his former club.
    Dan Freedman, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The average grade of ore has also diminished by around 40% since 1991, BHP says.
    Scott Neuman, NPR, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The appetite of high street banks for lending has diminished, and investors are now much more focused on profitability and a clear understanding of runway rather than just fueling growth at any cost.
    Paul Klein, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Someone won a $68 million jackpot in New York on Christmas Eve in 2002, but that prize went unclaimed.
    Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Netflix's livestreams haven't always been smooth sailing The streaming giant has had its fair share of livestreaming experiences that went well, including the live roast of legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady.
    Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • But the Dodgers — as has so often been the case over the last couple of weeks — failed to tack on.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The judge also denied the city’s request for a default judgment after the defendants failed to appear in court.
    Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Sagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sagged. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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