sagged

verb

Definition of saggednext
past tense of sag
1
as in drooped
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 slipped
to decline gradually from a standard level sales figures have sagged slightly over the past six months

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3
as in weakened
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 Synonyms for sagged
  1. slipped
  2. weakened
  3. hung
  4. fell
  5. diminished
  6. went
  7. failed
Verb
  • But Curry has slipped into a bit of a slump.
    Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Artemis 3 — which is set to put humans on the surface of our nearest celestial neighbor for the first time in more than half a century — has also slipped, from late 2026 to mid-2027.
    Andrew Jones, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of slipped
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  • Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Nissan in particular has struggled recently, especially in the key American market, where sales have weakened.
    Rafael Nam, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Already weakened by a 14-month war with Israel, Hezbollah will now face the daunting task of recovering with far less direct logistical support from Iran.
    Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of weakened
Verb
  • Texas’ Overwhelming Ground Game At least Clemson hung tough in what appeared to be another blowout.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Fringed chandeliers made from agave plants hung from the ceiling, golden bananas framed the bar, a velvet maroon tone coated the room, and glamorous merriment filled the air.
    Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of hung
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  • The latest iteration of the project calls for felling 108 trees rooted along Greenleaf Avenue, between Wardman and Hadley streets, and planting 118 smaller trees in the area.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Complete decommissioning can include felling or dismantling the turbines, partially or wholly removing the turbine foundations and underground cables, removing the ground-level facilities, and restoring the land to a usable state.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of fell
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  • The theme of running recurred, as did moments of isolation, with Abraham appearing preoccupied and diminished, unable to fully participate as the others moved around him.
    Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The work of our educators cannot and should not be diminished.
    Andrew Spar, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of diminished
Verb
  • 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
  • Those bleak years devastated the American rail industry, as revenue fell by 50 percent from 1928 to 1933, and a third of the country’s railroads went into bankruptcy.
    Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of went
Verb
  • An effort after the 2008 incident to limit them to farms failed in the legislature.
    Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In the process of collecting talent, Adams failed to assemble a team built to win at the NHL level.
    Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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