Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backslid
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Davis, who has struggled with alcohol addiction, became sober 20 years ago, but relapsed after her ex-husband died from a fentanyl overdose, Valdez said.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026 -
Months after his death, the Washington Post reported Irsay had relapsed and overdosed multiple times in the last five years, and was being treated by Haroutunian, who allegedly prescribed him opioids and ketamine.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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This paycheck only includes pay for the second week of February, as government funding for the agency lapsed on February 14.—
Graham Hurley,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s nomination of Nick Adams as Ambassador caused protests in Malaysia, and ultimately lapsed in the Senate.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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That applies the same to the New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia Flyers in the East, and even the Florida Panthers with how Gustav Forsling’s game has regressed this season.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Since returning to the court after a three-game absence on Thursday, James has filled his role to a T, one that has regressed production-wise with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves fully healthy and available.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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Health inspectors ordered the plumbing works to be reverted before the establishment reopened.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Tigers then reverted their number to $19 million in their official filing, while Skubal and Boras filed at $32 million, based on Boras’ argument that MLB’s CBA allows for fifth-year players to compare themselves to any player in the league.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Baseball president Paul DePodesta returned after a 10-year hiatus to accept this assignment and found himself in the TV booth as the Phillies used Lorenzen as batting practice.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Scorcio’s mother returned from a trip with the tortoise.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Backslid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backslid. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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