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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Buford had noticed Hannah Vogan hanging around the benches on Kavanaugh Boulevard, a popular spot for Little Rock punk kids to congregate.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025 -
For finishing touches, top it with whatever salsa is hanging around in the fridge, or mash up an avocado and call it guac.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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Some of them vanish to Florida, and the others spend four straight days in their pajamas eating pizza rolls, playing Minecraft and forgetting how to read.—
Mark Glende,
Twin Cities,
15 Oct. 2025
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So, maintaining a certain level of trust, while also being skeptical, and not forgetting to check in with ourselves as well.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Orion Nebula Those viewing from a dark sky location may also notice a blurry patch of light hanging about 5 degrees below Orion's belt.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The student was found hanging about 50 feet up in a tree with the open chute, Metro Nashville Police Department said on X Saturday.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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This isn’t the same as a parent bringing two young children home a tasty treat from a business trip and neglecting a third.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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Funding tools and training, while neglecting the systemic change needed to drive real transformation.—
Heather Conklin,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Slacking (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slacking%20%28off%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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