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
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Start by allowing employees a bit of slack in their day—not too much, but just enough to experiment with introducing agents into their existing workflows.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
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 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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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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Advisors who can build trust and act as a central coordinator for these services are invaluable—and often become long-term partners even after the spotlight fades.—
Jason Katz,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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As threats from insurgents faded, crackdowns by an authoritarian government surged.—
Mitra Taj,
New York Times,
17 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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But the racial disparity that motivated Freedom House’s inception hung over the service.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
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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As far as makeup goes, Simpson went for a smokey eye look that was emphasized with a dark liner, feathery brows and a glossy nude lip.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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In the first half, the Sparks (1-1) went toe-to-toe with the Lynx.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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The final lot, a tempera painting by Jacob Lawrence from 1958, failed to sell, providing a rather awkward round of applause to close the evening.—
Robb Report,
Robb Report,
18 May 2025
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Of course, those numbers will be all but washed away if the Thunder fail to reach the Western Conference finals.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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“Droop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droop. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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