A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SAGS

Sun, 17 Nov '24
Gives in to gravity
Thu, 22 Feb '24
Doesn't stay tight
Mon, 31 Jul '23
Gives in to gravity, as a roof
Wed, 7 Jun '23
Droops
Mon, 30 Jan '23
Droops
Mon, 16 Jan '23
Droops
Wed, 10 Aug '22
Wilts
Sun, 12 Jun '22
Becomes less taut
Wed, 1 Jun '22
Droops
Sun, 13 Feb '22
Loses firmness
Sun, 19 Dec '21
Becomes less taut