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as in lazy
failing to give proper care and attention
a building contractor known mainly for his firm's slack workmanship and slipshod construction
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as in flexible
not bound by rigid standards
slack supervision on the project
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as in loosened
not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched
left the ropes slack
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as in pants
slacks plural
an outer garment covering each leg separately from waist to ankle
she prefers wearing slacks instead of a dress
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as in negligence
failure to take the care that a cautious person usually takes
considering the chemical company's slackness when it comes to safety, it's a wonder there hasn't been a catastrophe
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as in slack
the extent to which something hangs or dips below a straight line
there's simply too much slackness in this clothesline
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Recent Examples of slack
Carl Anka, The Athletic, 7 Apr. 2024
But, as our offices become more mobile, and our tether to a single home base becomes increasingly slack, these rules have changed.
—Zachary Weiss, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2025
Jeremy Pope Jeremy Pope shows off his arms in a sleeveless vest with black slacks and a gold watch.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 6 May 2025
Ian Frisch, Curbed, 9 Jan. 2025
There are a number of possible reasons for slacking interest from buyers, in Florida and across the country.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Fernandes has no right to seize upon a slack backpass and lob Kelleher from about 40 yards out.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 7 Apr. 2024
But, as our offices become more mobile, and our tether to a single home base becomes increasingly slack, these rules have changed.
—Zachary Weiss, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Noun
But that doesn’t mean the NFL cuts him any slack when the ball is kicked off.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2025
Jeremy Pope Jeremy Pope shows off his arms in a sleeveless vest with black slacks and a gold watch.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 6 May 2025
Verb
After a few months, that arrangement collapsed — the woman accused Pope of slacking and damaging her property — and Pope went to stay with friends, back in Houston, sleeping in a van on their property.
—Ian Frisch, Curbed, 9 Jan. 2025
There are a number of possible reasons for slacking interest from buyers, in Florida and across the country.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slack
Adjective
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Some argued that this is standard gentle parenting, while others believed that parents are too lazy to follow through with demands.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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RuPaul wants a Drag Superstar, not an ordinary girl who gets lazy and gets bored.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Despite its grandeur, over the centuries the palace proved to be a flexible structure, capable of accommodating additions, splits, partitions, changes of ownership and use.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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After all, supportive sneakers for walking through a city, flexible pants for long-haul flights, and versatile pieces that can be worn multiple times throughout a trip are essentials on any packing list.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Missing or loosened stones create tripping hazards, and city workers must frequently be dispatched to carry out repairs.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Her avocados, for instance, are almost always halved, loosened from the skin, which remains to protect the fruit, then sliced, drizzled with lemon or lime juice and seasoned with salt, pepper and often chopped chives.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Although Hill initially received two tickets for careless driving and not wearing a seat belt, they were dismissed after the officer who cited him didn’t show up to the Miami-Dade traffic hearing.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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Of those fires, 90% were caused by careless human activity, the agency said.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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This soft, versatile shade is popping up everywhere, from my Instagram feed to my go-to retailers, offering the relaxed vibe of denim without the weight.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2025
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The set features a relaxed, boxy three-quarter sleeve, button-down top and mid-rise shorts.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2025
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The Aggies battled back in the bottom of the sixth, closing the gap to just one run, but couldn’t overcome the loose, motivated Flames squad.—
Lauren Merola,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Below, a few of my favorite books about bad mothering, from the benignly neglectful to the downright evil.—
Sarah Harman,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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Speaking of the Senate: That chamber on Monday fully passed Senate Bill 20, which seeks to crack down on chronically neglectful landlords by allowing government authorities to temporarily take control of run-down apartment buildings.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Sinner won a bizarre semifinal in his first tournament back from a three-month doping ban, while Alcaraz triumphed in a sloppy duel.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Denver defeated Gang Green 10-9 last season in a rainy, sloppy affair at MetLife Stadium.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2025
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“Slack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slack. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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