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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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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
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Cortisol drops, heart rate slows, breathing deepens.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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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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