Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backslid
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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 -
After finding out about the affair, her mother, a recovering alcoholic, relapsed and had to be hospitalized.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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The Climb’s financing never materialized, prep was ceased, and by January 2025, the whole venture collapsed when rights to the film lapsed.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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The second extension lapsed on May 27 without a formal objection filed.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2026
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In 2025, Legette regressed statistically.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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After two straight games of dominant offense and pitching, both sides regressed in a 5-1 loss Sunday.—
Danielle Allentuck,
Washington Post,
7 June 2026
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The testing also showed that after a time, the chromium reverted back to nontoxic form.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Musk is seeking to have Altman removed from the company's board, the company reverted back to a nonprofit, and have millions to be transferred to the charity arm at OpenAI.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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One day, a fellow hotel guest returned from a fishing trip with two tuna in their hands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Myung Chun, a Times photographer and avid motorcycle rider, was there when Highway 1 reopened in January and returned in late May with a GoPro camera strapped to his chest and a 360-degree camera mounted on his bike.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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“Backslid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backslid. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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