as in loosening
to make less taut
the skipper ordered the crew to slack off the sheets on the mainsail
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Noun
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If April 15 were to land on a weekend or a legal holiday, the deadline would move to the next business day, according to the IRS.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025 -
Adults or minors can be detained for no longer than 72 hours, though that time frame can vary if the examination includes a weekend or legal holiday.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Cooper was good about giving Vasilevskiy, who has one Vezina (2018-19), one Conn Smythe (2021) and a pair of Cup rings to his credit, sufficient rest as Jonas Johansson made 18 starts.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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At the time, a rep for the band told media outlets that Starkey was advised to take blood thinners for two weeks and rest to prevent additional clots.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Slacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slacking. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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