1
as in hanging around
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2
as in forgetting
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slacking (off)
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These slip-ons are ideal for giving your tired feet some love while hanging around a campsite at the end of a long day of hiking.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
29 Aug. 2025 -
That means Kenan Yildiz, another of the league’s outstanding talents, is hanging around.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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There’s no sense in saving (and potentially forgetting about) this precious cut.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
28 Aug. 2025
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Many business leaders confuse fame with success, forgetting that credibility comes from consistent delivery, not noise.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Yet America’s system is transactional, rewarding affluence while neglecting the very conditions that produce disease.—
Stan Chu Ilo,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Without a doubt, this look prioritizes comfort without neglecting style, just as it was done decades ago.—
Michel Mejía,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Slacking (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slacking%20%28off%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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