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slacked

  • past participle
    of slack.
    slack
    adjective
    not tight, taut, firm, or tense;
  • past tense form
    of slack.
    slack
    adjective
    not tight, taut, firm, or tense;

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As time elapsed, Sand’s rate of production never slacked.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

If teammates slacked off in practice after partying late, he’d shoot them extra hard puck passes.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 2, 2024

Speaking to the press, he said: "I've given my heart and soul. I can't think there'll be too many cricket fans out there who would think I've slacked off for a moment."

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2023

It's not as if Eigenberg ever slacked off in maintaining his physique; he also plays a main role in "Chicago Fire."

From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2023

I’ve slacked off during the past week because of all the homework, the pageant practices, and the trip to Atlantic City.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles