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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
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2025
Lands' End High-rise Corduroy Pants Corduroy pants are a comfy but trendy alternative to jeans or slacks for the fall.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
Zach Harper, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Beyond the kiss heard ‘round the boat, the same crew issues — Emma slacking, Cloyce not stepping up, and the stews’ attitudes — continue to simmer.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Nov. 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
Renting a dress for the holidays or slacks for an interview is, on paper, a more sustainable choice than purchasing these pieces brand new.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2025
Lands' End High-rise Corduroy Pants Corduroy pants are a comfy but trendy alternative to jeans or slacks for the fall.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
Verb
James Harden picked up the scoring slack with 24 points.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Beyond the kiss heard ‘round the boat, the same crew issues — Emma slacking, Cloyce not stepping up, and the stews’ attitudes — continue to simmer.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Erik Kain Another lazy January Sunday is spread out before us.Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Pitt made a lazy post entry pass early in the second half of Duke’s eventual 76-47 blowout win Tuesday.Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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The flexible mesh material allows your foot to easily slide into the shoe and stretch, ensuring there’s no break-in period or painful blisters.Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
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An independent flexible room with a bathroom is adjacent to the kitchen.Lana Bortolot, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Regional hotspots of change in northern high latitudes informed by observations from space.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Trial judges are granted wide latitude to decide what sanctions should be applied when discovery evidence is handed over after court deadlines, Newton said.Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 15 Jan. 2025
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If local environmental regulations are loosened here in order to help quickly rebuild, does that concern you at all?CBS News, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2025
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This chili is on the stewy, thicker side of things, so feel free to add more chicken stock to loosen to your preferred consistency.Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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His careless blind backhand pass in the neutral zone on a Blackhawks power play was intercepted and the Calgary Flames went down the ice to score their fifth goal of the game — and the fourth Jones was on for Monday night.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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People with depression may be distracted on the road, have a slower reaction time, or have careless or impulsive driving behaviors, like hard braking or speeding.Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 9 Jan. 2025
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In my practice, the mission has always been about creating a welcoming, relaxed environment for patients.Maged el-Malecki, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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It’s made from a soft, chunky fabric and has a relaxed, boxy fit.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Hidden for hundreds of years under 50 cm of loose topsoil in the village of Salkaya in Elazığ province, 300 miles east of Turkey’s capital Ankara, the mosaic is believed to have been laid in the late 3rd century.George Nelson for ArtNews, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
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Under Xi, China has become more authoritarian, and Beijing has drawn closer to like-minded countries, including Russia and Iran, drawing intense hostility from Washington that sees this loose coalition of dictatorial nations as bent on creating a more dangerous and volatile multipolar world.Brad Dress, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement And even the space itself became part of the music.Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Photo : Simon Berlyn The spa space has both hot and cold plunge pools.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Slack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slack. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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