backslid

past tense of backslide

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for backslid
Verb
  • Daniel, like Tim and many others, sought help for addiction before and relapsed often.
    Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • At one point, after Paul has relapsed, Catt comes home and catches a woman sneaking out of their house.
    Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That could upend people’s ability to buy food on an unprecedented scale — the program has not lapsed during any government shutdown in recent history.
    Aria Bendix, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
  • But a coordinated national assessment of trends is a necessary part of preparedness, experts say, and that has lapsed.
    Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Here’s a look at the areas where Tagovailoa has regressed.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has regressed this season, throwing 10 picks already in seven games with only 11 touchdown passes, though head coach Mike McDaniel's job appears to be safe.
    Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Trump quickly reverted back to Boston, before taking one final question in the Oval Office.
    Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2025
  • My makeup routine hasn’t completely reverted.
    Essence, Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • After Mountain View was forced to punt on the next possession, Blair caught the punt in mid-stride and returned it 35 yards to the Mountain View 5-yard line.
    Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Strong defensive line play from both sides kept the game low scoring, but a second-quarter interception returned for a touchdown and a lengthy fourth-quarter drive provided all the offense Thayer needed to pull off a 14-0 upset victory over the previously unbeaten Lions.
    Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
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“Backslid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backslid. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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