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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
  • Additionally, the steep and rugged terrain along the winding road slowed down progress, requiring a careful and methodical approach.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The 2024 Defensive Player of the Year has not slowed down.
    Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The attempt was tipped and brought in by Locke, who slipped loose into the secondary before taking off for a 64-yard touchdown reception.
    Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
  • These are organized into geologic map units, which range in composition from loose sand and gravel to very old bedrock.
    David Bressan, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Nineteen hours after departure the train took its final breath, hissed and braked into the historic port of Narvik.
    The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Crash construction data showed Mefford sped up to nearly 58 miles per hour from 40 miles per hour, then braked about half a second before the crash, according to Post-Tribune archives.
    Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025

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“Slackened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slackened. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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