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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backslides
Noun
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That lasts for at least five years for about half of all people with Crohn's who are treated properly, according to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, though occasional relapses are not unusual.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
31 Mar. 2026 -
Studies show that adults with anxiety and untreated ADHD suffer greater functional impairment and more frequent relapses, meaning their severe anxiety or depressive episodes keep returning despite therapy or medication.—
Deldhy Nicolás Moya Sánchez,
The Conversation,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That could — when the policy lapses ― expose taxpayers to additional risk.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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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
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How about 162 games — with just two left before the win-loss column reverts back to 0-0 for the playoffs.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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But Indiana's growth is projected to slow significantly in the coming decades as natural increase — births outnumbering deaths — gradually reverts into natural decrease.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After a turbulent 2025 season at the quarterback position, marred by injuries, shaky decision making, and constant pressure, the signal-caller room returns with valuable experience, bolstered by two newcomers who have already made a strong early impression.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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Some rigidity remains, and when the stimulation is turned off, the tremor returns within seconds.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Backslides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backslides. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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