slackening 1 of 2

present participle of slacken

slackening

2 of 2

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for slackening
Verb
  • First aid efforts should include moving the person to a cooler area, loosening clothing, and offering sips of water.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Far infrared heat is highly effective in loosening tight muscles and joints.
    Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • These ingredients reflect a growing shift in pet wellness away from simply slowing joint deterioration and toward rebuilding comfort, restoring flexibility, and reducing inflammation at the source.
    Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Overseas investors' appetite for Japanese bonds has also declined, with purchases slowing since April, Japan Securities Dealers Association data showed.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Prelude also introduces Honda Agile Handling Assist, which adjusts powertrain and braking in concert with steering input.
    Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • There’s also a B mode, activated via the car’s gear selector, which increases braking strength.
    Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Yields on savings accounts and bonds decline, making non-yielding assets like gold more attractive.
    Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • As a non-yielding asset, gold typically performs well in a falling interest-rate environment.
    , CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Slackening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slackening. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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