as in loosening
to make less taut
the skipper ordered the crew to slack off the sheets on the mainsail
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Verb
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Earlier this week, hedge fund billionaire David Tepper issued a stern warning that loosening too much risks more inflation and poses other dangers to the economy and markets.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025 -
The nature of the merger will require approval from the FCC, which will likely involve loosening longstanding ownership regulations.—
Marni Rose McFall
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And topping it all off are the picturesque grounds, which are laced with gardens, lush lawns, and water features and host a plunge pool, an outdoor shower, and several alfresco lounging and entertainment areas, all secluded by an eight-foot hedge.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
17 Sep. 2025
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Or, package deal together this chair set, umbrella, and gazebo for the ultimate lounging experience.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Congress quickly passed an act making Labor Day a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Transfer to a cutting board; let rest at least 5 minutes before slicing.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Cover loosely using plastic wrap; let rest 10 minutes.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Slacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slacking. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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