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adjective

as in unfaithful

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verb

present participle of backslide
as in relapsing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backsliding
  1. unfaithful
  2. relapsing
  3. secular
  4. lapsing
  5. sinful
  6. regressing
  7. worldly
  8. reverting
Adjective
  • Huang acknowledged being unfaithful to his wife and apologized to his family and the company.
    — Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
  • According to Nvidia, Huang sent an email to his employees on Sunday, acknowledging the relationship, and apologizing for being unfaithful to his wife.
    — Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of unfaithful
Verb
  • Bar-Or distinguished the biology of relapsing MS — in which patients experience flare-ups — from progressive MS, which worsens gradually over time.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Marketed under the brand name Keytruda, pembrolizumab is considered to be something of a wonder drug in its own right, with just 30% of patients relapsing in the first two years of treatment.
    — Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of relapsing
Adjective
  • Some younger attendees on Saturday said Leo's humane tone and emphasis on care for the vulnerable resonated beyond the faithful in their secular country as people grapple with a turbulent world.
    — ISABEL DEBRE, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The most vociferous opposition has come from Avigdor Lieberman, head of the right-wing secular Yisrael Beiteinu party.
    — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of secular
Verb
  • This is a serious, serious issue because lapsing Starshield in that manner costs human lives.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026
  • But with La Liga’s champions now signing fellow England wide man Anthony Gordon from Newcastle, and Rashford’s £40million release clause for other teams lapsing last week, a new set of negotiations will be required for his exit.
    — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of lapsing
Adjective
  • Judaism teaches that human beings are not inherently sinful, destructive or a detriment to the world.
    — Meir Moscowitz, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026
  • My prescribed low-carb, caffeine-free diet sounded horrifying on paper, but my sinful pleasures were replaced with a tasty, high-quality, and healthy alternative that left me more energized.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of sinful
Verb
  • Quarterback coach Bush Hamdan bears some responsibility for the top quarterbacks under his watch regressing - first Quinn Ewers (who was jettisoned to Jacksonville) and now Willis.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026
  • On the other side, the Los Angeles Chargers (0-4) look like they’re headed to a lost season and quarterback Justin Herbert is regressing.
    — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of regressing
Adjective
  • Ann gets older, growing up to be played by Lucy Halliday, who exudes the same naïve energy in a more worldly body.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Aspen has long been a hotspot for skiers searching for fresh powder and a lively après scene, but the town has been on a roll more recently with all types because of its worldly mix of cultures on display at institutions like the Aspen Art Museum.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of worldly
Verb
  • Rollback plans should account for data changes and financial transactions; reverting application code alone may not reverse a financial consequence.
    — Manny Khan, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The notorious property has since undergone a name change, reverting back to its original moniker of Sycamore Valley Ranch.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of reverting
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