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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
Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Systems re-route, and other veins will pick up the slack.
—Laura Neilson, Vogue, 30 May 2025
Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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
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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
United’s surgical entrance and exit to and from Asia reflected an acknowledgement by executives that there could be no excess slack to timelines.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Systems re-route, and other veins will pick up the slack.
—Laura Neilson, Vogue, 30 May 2025
Verb
Munn, 44, caught both slack and praise from social media followers after sharing a series of photos of her 3-year-old son, Malcolm, walking down the street in New York City without shoes.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slack
Adjective
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Summer in New Jersey means long, lazy days at its famous beaches.—
Rachel Chang,
AFAR Media,
2 June 2025
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Dresses should feel effortless but not lazy, and easy to wear all day.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Everything has to be centred on them, perhaps with a flexible back three with three attacking midfielders: Havertz as a false nine, Musiala half left, Wirtz half right.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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This strategy is designed to capture recurring income through flexible consumption models that effortlessly connect on-premises with cloud environments.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Verb
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The ruling Wednesday evening marked the latest setback for Apple in its long-running legal battle with Epic Games, which first sued the iPhone maker in 2020 in an attempt to force Apple to loosen its grip on purchases in apps that utilize its iOS operating system.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Stir in chicken stock and wine, scraping bottom of pan to loosen any browned bits.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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State troopers cited the truck driver who caused the crash, a 57-year-old Texas man, for careless driving causing injury, according to the agency.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
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Edmund Richard Hartley, 32, the alleged operator of the vessel towing Ella, has been charged with four misdemeanors for careless operation of a vessel, the commission said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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After an afternoon strolling through Historic Georgetown, come back to the hotel for a quick change and a pre-dinner drink at Eliza’s, the relaxed, open-air waterfront bar at the back of the property.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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The garden level features a private patio with an outdoor kitchenette, while sliding glass doors connect a relaxed seating area off the home’s secondary kitchen to a rear garden with a mudroom and bike storage.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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For all his reputation as an annoyingly committed actor, Norton feels so loose and playful with Anderson.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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In interviews with Christopher, his parents, an aunt and his sister, each labeled different family members as abusive or neglectful, but all said that a lot of that fell on Christopher.—
John Leland,
New York Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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Attendees will learn about what constitutes neglect, abuse and exploitation of older adults and adults with disabilities, as well as how to report an abusive or neglectful situation.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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There were loud boos at half-time, a smattering in the closing minutes and a few more at the final whistle as England played without any real intensity, were sloppy in possession and struggled to break down a team more than happy to sit everyone behind the ball.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Though her level of play has vacillated between sharp and sloppy throughout the tournament, Gauff was mostly dialed in against Boisson, who captivated the Parisian crowds in recent days.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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“Slack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slack. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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