slackens

present tense third-person singular of slacken

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • Ray’s hand loosens its grip on the weapon.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Paired with the vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls, the experience eases jet lag, loosens tight muscles and leaves body and mind in a state of meditative calm.
    Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Cortisol drops, heart rate slows, breathing deepens.
    Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
  • In areas prone to urban flooding, leaving plants standing slows down rain and snow runoff by absorbing moisture.
    Benjamin Vogt, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Slackens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slackens. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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