as in pants
an outer garment covering each leg separately from waist to ankle
she prefers wearing slacks instead of a dress
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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
Jay Stahl, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
While many were watching the models wearing the storied Manhattan house's spring 2026 designs—which included oversized slacks, trenches, and a touch of chiffon—we were rapt by Fanning's hair.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
Another scene showed Sharon, in a white shirt with a black jacket and slacks, holding up her raptor glove as what appeared to be a white owl flew to it.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
Style it with jeans or corduroy pants in your favorite fall outfits, or wear it with a long skirt or slacks for work.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Although these travel-ready slacks are listed at full price, Gap is having a major sale on other styles now through Monday, September 8.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2025
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
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
Noun
Buttigieg regularly favors a bold blue tie, a white button down shirt and slacks.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
While many were watching the models wearing the storied Manhattan house's spring 2026 designs—which included oversized slacks, trenches, and a touch of chiffon—we were rapt by Fanning's hair.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
Another scene showed Sharon, in a white shirt with a black jacket and slacks, holding up her raptor glove as what appeared to be a white owl flew to it.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
Style it with jeans or corduroy pants in your favorite fall outfits, or wear it with a long skirt or slacks for work.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Although these travel-ready slacks are listed at full price, Gap is having a major sale on other styles now through Monday, September 8.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slacks
loosens
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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
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Play loosens the grip of judgment.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Slacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slacks. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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