Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backslides
Noun
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Hahn has an infusion of tysabri once a month to reduce the number and severity of MS relapses.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025 -
Alaba is already 33 and, for almost two years now, injuries or relapses have prevented him playing regularly, so his recovery has been viewed with pessimism within the club.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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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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
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Fernandes immediately returns the pass, but Amad’s shirt is pulled, and the referee points to the spot.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Conrad also says goodbye to Belly and returns the infinity necklace to her.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Backslides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backslides. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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