backslides 1 of 2

plural of backslide

backslides

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of backslide

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for backslides
Noun
  • His main goal is to provide support and encouragement, especially during relapses.
    Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • This improves adherence to medical recommendations and reduces the likelihood of complications or relapses.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Whether the Commanders can catch the Eagles already likely depends on whether Daniels builds on his rookie season or hits a sophomore slump and regresses after Washington was the best fourth-down team in history last season.
    David Wilson, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
  • There’s no true aspect of his game that stands out, and without a true calling card that could come back to haunt him if his shooting regresses.
    Tom Rende, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The deduction and the phase-out levels will increase by 1% a year until 2029, when the cap reverts back to the original $10,000.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Benson returns in style Of the Sabres’ early-season injuries, Benson’s absence might have hurt the most.
    Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • When a patient comes in for Preservé, their surgeon takes measurements, including the width of the breasts and the distance from nipple to nipple, and plugs the data into a three-dimensional imaging system, which returns a specific range of implants that will fit the person’s chest.
    Jolene Edgar, Allure, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Backslides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backslides. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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