as in loosened
not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched
slackened lines
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as in relaxed
to make less taut
you'll need to slacken the rope a bit to get it free of that post
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as in slowed
to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace
drivers need to slacken their speed as they approach the sharp curve
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Recent Examples of slackened
David Remnick, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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