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slackened

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verb

past tense of slacken

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Recent Examples of slackened
Verb
The potential for sharp, disputatious cultural criticism has arguably slackened. David Remnick, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slackened
Adjective
  • Next, carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and use a microfiber cloth to wipe away all the loosened grime.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Automakers have slowed rollouts of new products and made news by putting a stop to future offerings, such as when Ram announced in September that Ram it would discontinue development of an all-electric pickup truck, initially called the Ram 1500 REV.
    Susan Tompor, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
  • But hiring has slowed sharply under Trump with monthly job gains averaging less than 27,000 after the April tariff announcements.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • By contrast, the ICE facility was a mess of overflowing dumpsters, loose body armor and crowd control munitions and a broken HVAC air conditioning system that raised both temperatures and tempers in the aging building.
    Keith Wilson, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Billowing sleeves and a loose, flowy hem allow the top to move with you through the airport, during sightseeing excursions, and even out to a nice dinner, and the neutral sage color keeps the top sufficiently wearable as your new go-to basic.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Police said the driver of a gold truck traveling northbound abruptly braked and swerved to avoid a head-on collision with Lacy's Charger.
    Deena Zaru, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
  • However, in pushing hard, Piastri braked late and crashed into the barrier at Turn 3, ending his run immediately.
    Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025

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“Slackened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slackened. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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