BACKSLID Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

backslid

verb

past tense of backslide

as in relapsed

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In 2025/2026, however, tensions arose when Raphinha relapsed just before the October Clasico lost to Madrid in the Bernabeu.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Sandberg, who unveiled a statue of his likeness outside Wrigley Field in June 2024, announced in December of that year that his prostate cancer had relapsed and spread to other organs.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026

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But this camp Ewers has seemingly regressed despite having a better understanding of the offense than Malik Willis, the free agent Miami signed to become the starting quarterback.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
After leading Boston College to a 7-6 record and Pinstripe Bowl appearance his first season, the Eagles regressed in 2025, finishing with a 2-10 record and ahead of only Syracuse in the ACC.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of regressed

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Stars such as Julia Fox and Bechtel have reverted back to their natural color after spending time with the platinum look, but keeping the shape ultra-thin.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
However, the cells recently reverted from the supergiant state do not have the potential to form supergiants compared to cells produced by normal morphs.

— Jay Kakade July 23, Refractor, 23 July 2026

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