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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
  • The singer gets back behind the wheel of the gold Trans Am an unfaithful friend stole from her all those years ago and revs up for a nuclear night out.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In other words, some hallucinated or unfaithful answers originate before generation.
    — Patrick Dajos, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of unfaithful
Verb
  • Chris wound up relapsing and tragically dying from a fentanyl overdose in 2018.
    — David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Shepard has also been open about relapsing over the years, most recently in 2020.
    — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of relapsing
Adjective
  • Where nationalist politicians emphasize the secular state and military service, Haredim see their religious study as service to the Jewish community.
    — Hannah Ridge, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Ben-Gvir, 50, was born into a relatively secular Jewish family of Iraqi and Kurdish descent in Mevaseret Zion, a suburb of Jerusalem.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 22 Oct. 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
  • This one opens out to accommodate an improbable amount of worldly possessions— including a large laptop—without looking remotely utilitarian.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The lounge is a real scene, especially during afternoon tea, when a perfectly coiffed crowd has hushed discussions about worldly matters.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 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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