Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backslid
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But then Lawrence relapsed — and in the process, got into a fight, breaking his neck.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026 -
Delonte West’s Recent String of Arrests West has rebounded and relapsed several times since then.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Federal funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsed in February, leaving TSA officers across the nation's airports working without pay.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
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The five-day protest period lapsed Wednesday, and the state is expected to formalize the deal for the California Brand Campaign later this month, which will run through the end of 2026.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Orlando’s once-vaunted defense also regressed considerably, dropping out of the top 10 after ranking second behind OKC a year ago.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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That projection is based on the player’s performance in each metric over the last three seasons (five for goalies), weighted for recency where more recent seasons carry more significance and regressed to the mean.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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The president then reverted back to praising Hansen for being a bright Canadian on the trip.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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Health inspectors ordered the plumbing works to be reverted before the establishment reopened.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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The indictment, which was returned by a grand jury in Bridgeport on March 18, charges Richardson and Rivera with interference with commerce by robbery (Hobbs Act robbery), which carries a maximum of 20 years in prison if convicted.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Garth and Doherty both also returned for BH90210, which aired in 2019.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Backslid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backslid. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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