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as in loosens
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 slows
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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Verb
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The Bucks won’t be, either, and that loosens trade restrictions on deals involving those two teams.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026 -
The comparison game, the one that turns playgrounds and playdates into mental minefields, loosens its grip.—
Danielle Marie Holland,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2026
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Anything that drags creates friction and slows you down.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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When activity slows, buyers become cautious.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Slackens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slackens. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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