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
Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
With growing unease in the US about the war and its economic impact on ordinary citizens, Trump has been forced to change tack in recent days.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Here’s hoping labor doesn’t tack that onto this statewide legislation.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
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Noun
This tack gained major traction on the right, and became a key Trump platform.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
With growing unease in the US about the war and its economic impact on ordinary citizens, Trump has been forced to change tack in recent days.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
This three-piece sectional that’s just slightly larger than a loveseat is especially accommodating for smaller layouts and thoughtfully designed with the flexibility to tack on more seating (an ottoman, chaise, or extension here or there) as your family or space changes.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Here’s hoping labor doesn’t tack that onto this statewide legislation.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tack
Noun
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The president's hands-off approach to managing Congress, along with his penchant for letting people jockey for his approval, hasn't been a particularly unifying force, either.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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There, he was exposed to the vanguard practices of German and American photography in the late nineteen-eighties and early nineties, which took a hip, self-aware approach to image-making.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Butterflies zigzagging around the gates, the sound of water tumbling down the mountainside, cutting through the greenery.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Cincinnati police arrested 39 people and towed more than five dozen cars after drivers zigzagged the city doing donuts, drag racing and blocking traffic.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The least common dates are March 22 and 24, tied with nine instances apiece.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Raynaud finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Kings, who rallied from a 16-point deficit to tie the game in the fourth quarter before the Hawks staged a 14-2 run to pull away.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Commercial tax-prep software programs are the preferred method for 44% of tax filers.—
Brian Sloan,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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Every other method of addressing my shortfall, other than asking my friends for help, is more expensive than EWA.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Roaming the hallways, where reporters sometimes found sources who would deviate from the company line, became verboten.—
Kathy Kiely,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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But then the dream deviates, and takes me to the set of Gilligan’s Island, where Bob Denver, who originally played the part of Gilligan, has been replaced by a bearded intellectual who looks like Karl Marx combined with Cesar Romero, who played the Joker on the original Batman TV show.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Dredge in flour mixture again, pressing to adhere in a coarse layer.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Those suction cups are sturdy, too, designed to adhere even in the hottest and coldest of temperatures—from -20 degrees to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Stepping outside your everyday life has a way of clarifying what actually matters, and returning home with fresh eyes often makes the decisions that felt tough seem far more manageable.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Helicopter tours are a popular way to explore the cliffs, beaches and waterfalls lining the Na Pali Coast.—
JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Originally presented as a technical overhaul of the justice system, the reform has sharpened political divisions and unified the center‑left opposition, turning the referendum into a symbolic showdown on Meloni's strength one year ahead of national elections.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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One person was hospitalized and five other people were injured when a bar fight turned into a stabbing in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon, according to firefighters.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Tack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tack. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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