slacks 1 of 2

plural of slack

slacks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of slack
as in loosens
to make less taut the skipper ordered the crew to slack off the sheets on the mainsail

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Recent Examples of slacks
Noun
Photos of the pair, who sparked dating rumors this past January, show them in coordinating black and white outfits — Gerber in a backless dress and heels and Pullman in a T-shirt, slacks, brown boots and a jean jacket — while holding each other in an embrace. Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025 These slacks are made with a soft, textured waffle fabric that gives the bottoms their comfortable feel. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025 Needed are new clothing for elementary-aged children, such as shorts or slacks/jeans and a T-shirt or top that matches for children in kindergarten through 5th grade sizes 5-10. Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025 From chinos, denim and wool to five-pocket, golf and dress slacks, the German brand has numerous styles from which to choose. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2025 Ladies are asked to wear dresses, skirts, blouses, dress sweaters, or dress slacks, while gentlemen are required to wear a suit or sport coat, necktie, and dress pants. Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slacks
loosens
Verb
  • In such a scenario, reminiscent of the ‘70s, if the Fed loosens policy prematurely, inflation could spike, leading to the painful corrective measures seen under Powell’s predecessor Paul Volcker, who hiked rates aggressively and weathered severe, double-dip recessions.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Play loosens the grip of judgment.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025

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