droops

verb

present tense third-person singular of droop
1
as in hangs
to be limp from lack of water or vigor the flowers drooped on their stalks in the blazing sun

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2
as in fades
to lose bodily strength or vigor as the afternoon wore on, we started to droop

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Recent Examples of droops Too thick of a mascara coat, and suddenly my gaze droops. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026 The cream should hold a soft, semi-sturdy peak that gently droops at the tip without collapsing entirely. — Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for droops
  1. hangs
  2. fades
  3. sags
  4. weakens
  5. falls
  6. goes
  7. fails
Verb
  • An unbearable heat hangs over a world ravaged by climate change, where crime dominates everyday life.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
  • His bitterness over his broken dreams not only hangs over his own life, but threatens to shatter his family.
    — Steve Palopoli, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of hangs
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  • Slowing down to test demand, unit economics and operational readiness helps companies avoid costly overexpansion and build growth that lasts after the hype fades.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Many health devices end up forgotten in a drawer after the novelty fades.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of fades
Verb
  • Unfortunately, using too little paint will leave patchy areas and harsh lines, and using too much paint will promote drips and paint that sags.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 6 July 2026
  • There is no scrapeable archive of how to grasp a wet cup, unload a box that sags in the middle, fold a towel, or help an older adult out of a chair.
    — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of sags
Verb
  • In a turnaround, the danger is that cutting so deeply weakens the capabilities needed for recovery.
    — Ozan Ozerk, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Every decision that follows—from financial management to customer experience—either strengthens or weakens that identity.
    — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of weakens
Verb
  • Methane evaporates, forms clouds, falls as rain, and collects in lakes and seas.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Then, after darkness falls, the annual Perseid meteor shower will peak beneath perfectly moonless skies.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of falls
Verb
  • But what happens when the showgirl goes home, wipes off her makeup, and is left to sit with her dark blue feelings?
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection goes a step further by making these partnerships part of the yacht’s design and the overall guest experience.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of goes
Verb
  • The bill fails to address the true drivers of rising premiums.
    — Daily Southtown, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • West Brom’s fortunes may ebb and flow but the highest ground in the EFL, at 542 feet above sea level, rarely fails to deliver.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
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