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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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Recent Examples of slack
The Editors, The New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2024
Instead, Joanna suggests treating slack skin with facial massage.
—Photo: Gotham/gc Images., refinery29.com, 8 Feb. 2024
Daniel D'addario, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
Hanging space is especially useful for storing slacks, dresses, tops, and suits.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The story here is simple: Boston is relying too much on the three-point shot and has started to slack on the defensive end.
—Hunter Felt, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Biden’s resting expression of slack confusion was almost as unnerving as his faltering efforts to make a clear and vivid case for his reëlection.
—The Editors, The New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2024
Instead, Joanna suggests treating slack skin with facial massage.
—Photo: Gotham/gc Images., refinery29.com, 8 Feb. 2024
Noun
Its characters alternate between business-casual (Washington enters tucking a dress shirt into slacks) and contemporary military fatigues.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
Hanging space is especially useful for storing slacks, dresses, tops, and suits.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
But sales started slacking during the recessions in the early 2000s and never really recovered, Evans said.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The story here is simple: Boston is relying too much on the three-point shot and has started to slack on the defensive end.
—Hunter Felt, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slack
Adjective
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For those who prefer a little more structure to their days, the resort has all kinds of other tricks up its sleeve, including an expansive waterpark featuring a lazy river, several waterslides, and adults-only pools surrounded by cabanas and day beds.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
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Attractions include a one-acre wave pool, lazy river, and Summit Plummet, one of the tallest and fastest free-fall body slides in the world.—
Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There is no official children’s menu, but the kitchen is fairly flexible and always has something on hand.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2025
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But that flexible pandemic relief has now been exhausted.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The times and dates given apply to mid-northern latitudes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Sun Sentinel Tweaks to Florida’s Live Local Act may boost developers’ options but frustrate cities Florida developers could gain more latitude from legislative bills this year that aim to piggyback off the state’s law to increase affordable housing.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Systems built on power, fear, and control are reacting because their grip is beginning to loosen.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Grey's Anatomy's vice-like grip on the medical drama genre is loosening with The Pitt, a thrilling and impeccably researched new Max series set in a Pittsburgh emergency room.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Following the accident, the driver, a 61-year-old woman, was cited with careless driving and cooperated with investigators at the scene, the sheriff’s office said.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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She was cited with careless driving, the sheriff’s office said.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The minimalist decor has warm stucco interiors, wooden benches, and an intimate bar area, creating the perfect setting for relaxed gatherings with friends.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Take enough time to have regular and relaxed bowel movements.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Health,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That film was the third in Trier’s loose Oslo trilogy and was co-written with his long-time collaborator Eskil Vogt, who is also a co-writer on Sentimental Value.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Collins went on to join another funk pioneer: George Clinton, whose alternating bands Parliament and Funkadelic were innovating a looser, more improvisational and funnier style that would help define Black music in the ’70s.—
Steve Knopper,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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The space offered guests a moment to recharge and refresh as performances took place.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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The flight lasted around 11 minutes, according to the company. 16:31 Blue Origin's all-female crew, which included pop star Katy Perry, completed their trip into space Monday morning.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Slack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slack. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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