backslid

verb

past tense of backslide
as in relapsed

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  1. relapsed
  2. lapsed
  3. regressed
  4. reverted
  5. returned
Verb
  • Around 2016, Moore and her children became estranged for three years when the actress relapsed with substance abuse.
    — Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of relapsed
Verb
  • But Jewish Community Services of South Florida terminated the aide along with 17 others when their TPS lapsed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • Although its industry agreement has lapsed, Netflix’s investment obligations have not.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 31 July 2026
Definition of lapsed
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  • Watford dropped from 13th to 17th under Walter Mazzarri, and Southampton regressed two places after replacing Ronald Koeman with Claude Puel.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But his recovery regressed, and he was shut down from throwing.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of regressed
Verb
  • 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
Definition of reverted
Verb
  • One potential longer-term target is Racing Santander’s Sergio Martinez, one of the standout players of the weekend as La Liga returned.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • According to his legal team, evidence in the case shows Homeland Security investigators contacted CBP officials the day Tunick returned from a trip to the Dominican Republic.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
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