sag
verb (used without object)
to sink or bend downward by weight or pressure, especially in the middle.
sagging
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present participleof sag.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Officials determined that two columns had buckled on the building’s 21st and 22nd floors and that several floors near the columns were sagging.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
If sagging cables touch trees or buildings below, that could cause an accident or power failure.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
A spokesman for Poland's long-distance rail operator, PKP Intercity, told AFP the heatwave was expected to affect traffic, with overhead power lines sagging and rails deforming.
From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026
Teachers use it as a behavioral bargaining chip, administrators weigh playtime against sagging test scores and researchers argue over how best to structure the minutes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
“Same old sagging porch. Same old creaky swing.”
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
