as in loosening
to make less taut
the skipper ordered the crew to slack off the sheets on the mainsail
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Currently, six out of these ten are triggered, including elevated price-to-earnings ratios, extreme outperformance of high-multiple stocks compared to cheaper ones, and loosening credit conditions.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025 -
Goldman also reported that the labor market is loosening, meaning there are more workers than jobs, to levels not seen in 10 years.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Baggy fits, soft fabrics, and thoughtful design make lounging, low-key workouts, or spontaneous errands feel effortless.—
Katie Ann Lehman,
StyleCaster,
24 Oct. 2025
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The main house features floor-to-ceiling glass to take in the water views, with multiple balconies and decks for alfresco dining and lounging.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ten states recognize Columbus Day as an unpaid public holiday, legal holiday or day of recognition, according to Pew Research Center, and these include Washington, Kansas, Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida, North Carolina, Michigan and New Hampshire.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Congress quickly passed an act making Labor Day a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Developing good sleep habits leads to improved rest and overall well-being.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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Regardless, a week of rest is scheduled prior to my return stateside.—
Max Barth,
New Yorker,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Slacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slacking. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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