seem slack

Frequency: 6.25.9 per million words

Used to describe something that is not held or stretched tight.

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Examples (20)

  • The rope appeared to seem slack after the storm.
  • The market tends to seem slack during the summer holidays.
  • Despite the initial tension, the wire began to seem slack over time.
  • After the major product launch, sales figures seem slack for a while.
  • The fabric of the old tent started to seem slack and worn.
  • This quarter's economic report suggests that consumer spending will seem slack.
  • As the day wore on, the runner's pace began to seem slack.
  • The usually bustling city streets seem slack on this particular Sunday morning.
  • The politician's promises started to seem slack when no action followed.
  • Investors are concerned that the tech sector might seem slack in the coming months.
  • After a period of intense activity, the market began to seem slack.
  • Following the holiday season, retail activity often seems slack.
  • The reins didn't feel tight; they seemed to seem slack.
  • The job market can seem slack when companies are hesitant to hire.
  • The usually rigid structure started to seem slack under the weight of evidence.
  • Despite the marketing campaign, the event attendance seemed slack.
  • The once taut strings of the instrument began to seem slack and out of tune.
  • The entertainment industry often seems slack between major releases.
  • Even the most dedicated employee might seem slack during the holiday season.
  • If the weather is bad, the park will undoubtedly seem slack of visitors.