slackened 1 of 2

slackened

2 of 2

verb

past tense of slacken

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for slackened
Verb
  • That stance loosened about 15 years ago, primarily in baseball.
    Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Blake and Albert, their tongues loosened by wine, reopen and then scratch viciously at old wounds, calling out personal failures and professional betrayals.
    Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025
  • The Aggies battled back in the bottom of the sixth, closing the gap to just one run, but couldn’t overcome the loose, motivated Flames squad.
    Lauren Merola, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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“Slackened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slackened. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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