1
as in hung around
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2
as in neglected
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slacked (off)
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The Heat still hung around, though, competing with the Nuggets in a second quarter that included six lead changes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025 -
Anyone who buys groceries knows that higher prices have hung around just like that last guest who won't go home after a party.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Last month, Berry’s family filed a lawsuit against the city of Sacramento and RT alleging wrongful death alleging the agency neglected to ensure the safety of their passengers.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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People with disabilities are neglected by underfunded and ill-equipped resources.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Rustin ran his hand over his own neck and forgot his mission.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Her theory is that, in cleaning up the murder scene, the killer forgot to wipe the doorknob.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was bummed out by Tech’s decision.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Slacked (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slacked%20%28off%29. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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