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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
Zachary Weiss, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Levi's Wedgie Straight Jeans, $31 with Prime Aside from a cropped length, which these still have, a straight-leg fit displays your curves in a more slack way.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Kayla Grant, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Cruise was seen in a white polo shirt, gray slacks and a navy jacket.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Korin Miller, SELF, 21 Jan. 2025
Aquarius' Health & Wellness Horoscope in 2025 Don't slack on your well-being, Aquarius!
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
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
Levi's Wedgie Straight Jeans, $31 with Prime Aside from a cropped length, which these still have, a straight-leg fit displays your curves in a more slack way.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Noun
Kissinger posed next to his wife, wearing a white button-down and gray slacks.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Cruise was seen in a white polo shirt, gray slacks and a navy jacket.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
But slacking on your own preventative care and medical appointments just puts you at greater risk of experiencing a health issue—like Guthrie’s anxiety attack a few years ago.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 21 Jan. 2025
Aquarius' Health & Wellness Horoscope in 2025 Don't slack on your well-being, Aquarius!
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slack
Adjective
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The natural hot springs and spa are favorites among the more mature crowd, and the indoor pool, two-acre water park (complete with waterslide and a lazy river), and lawn games appeal to younger generations.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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And, being just 20 minutes from Athens’ city center, the hotel is perfectly positioned for both lazy beach days and quick jaunts to the Acropolis.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Want a new career that’s higher-paying, more flexible or fulfilling?—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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The device uses microneedles and flexible wiring to capture neural signals just beneath the skin, enhancing signal quality while minimizing invasiveness.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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California has been in the process of implementing various new regulations to give insurers more latitude to raise premiums in exchange for issuing more policies in high-risk areas.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The times and dates given apply to mid-northern latitudes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Idaho’s 1-to-6 ratio for infants remains in place, but the ratios were loosened for all older children.—
Rachel Cohen,
Vox,
17 Apr. 2025
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Compliance Gets Hyperlocal There is a tendency when reading headlines about sweeping changes to major regulatory initiatives to look only at the top-line effects — federal regulation is loosening — and the assumption that this will make compliance less burdensome.—
Mary Foley,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Sauter pleaded no contest to several charges, including vehicular homicide and careless operation of a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license resulting in death.—
Frank Fernandez,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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McIlroy wasted a superb opening round with two careless double bogeys leaving him seven shots behind.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Everyday Ladylike Light-wash barrel jeans from Mother Denim add a relaxed edge to a ladylike sweater set and kitten heels, making the whole look feel cool, not fussy.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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The war isn’t over, but at this writing, mandates have tightened (not relaxed) across major companies like Amazon, AT&T and Boeing.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In these, the enemy is not a standing army but various terrorist organizations and looser categories of hostiles, enmeshed in large civilian populations.—
Colin Jones,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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Iconic examples abound, from Yves Saint Laurent’s Le Smoking to Armani’s loose takes that made trousers for women permissible evening attire.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The combination of humor, humility, and skill made Arya stand out in a space dominated by polished perfection.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Releasing Clowney would save the Panthers about $7.75 million in cap space, according to Over The Cap.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Slack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slack. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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