as in approach
the means or procedure for doing something
this clearly isn't working, so let's take a different tack in trying to solve the problem
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Recent Examples of tack
Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
That inability to tack on runs made for a tense finish.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
The business specializes in leather, leather working tools, buckles, lather dyes, tack hardware, adornments for belts and do-it-yourself kits.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Meeting those rules could tack on an extra $750 to more than $1,000.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
That inability to tack on runs made for a tense finish.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
Shot and designed with verve, Holland’s film has significantly more formal ideas than the average great-man biopic, seemingly trying a new stylistic tack every few minutes, between sundry crash zooms and blaringly disruptive soundtrack cues.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
The business specializes in leather, leather working tools, buckles, lather dyes, tack hardware, adornments for belts and do-it-yourself kits.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tack
Noun
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This same approach has previously proven effective in detecting diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, ALS, and prostate cancer.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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Autio points to Nokia, Finland’s one-time giant mobile maker, as an example of the pros and cons of the Nordic approach.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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From Slaten to Steven Matz to Zack Kelly, Cora zigzagged through the Yankees lineup.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Buses in Aguas Calientes typically allow train travelers to skip what is otherwise a zigzagging 5-mile uphill hike with an elevation gain of 2,345 feet.—
Mark Johanson,
Outside,
25 Sep. 2025
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Vendors will be on site and a fly tying demonstration by local guide Brian Wise will take place.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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Stott still made it to third base later in the inning as the tying run, but the Phillies stranded him there.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Gold, which is inert and safe for biological systems, is at the heart of this method.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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To navigate these headwinds, sponsors and corporates are employing more creative deal structures including joint ventures with buyout options and continuation vehicles amongst other methods, Mergermarket said.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Observers say Trump is unlikely to deviate from this trend, but that military commanders can never be sure what approach a new administration will take in the future.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Its music is both jazzier and more operatic; the flow and technical blueprint of each stage completely deviate from what’s been seen before.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the kitchen, overseen by Curtola along with the chef de cuisine Ben Zook, seems more interested in conjuring an authenticity of atmosphere than in adhering strictly to traditional recipes or preparations.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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But the vote by the CDC’s advisory committee carries additional implications for vaccine access since some states adhere closely to its recommendations.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Chiefs are back, just as quickly as they were dismissed, and that’s in more than ways than post-game one-liners exuding some confidence after a convincing 30-17 win against the red-hot Lions.—
Sam McDowell
October 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Letang will turn 39 later this season, and Karlsson isn’t far behind at 35, so expecting any kind of a renaissance here feels unwise.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Still, there’s an inkling of hope that Swift will turn her attention to her movie in the coming months.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Tack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tack. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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