as in prudent
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
made the tactical move of becoming friendly with the journalism teacher, hoping that this would get him appointed editor of the school newspaper
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Recent Examples of tactical
The United States has achieved significant tactical gains in its military campaign against Iran.
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Ely Ratner, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2026
Cher-Frere was arrested by North Miami Beach police’s tactical investigations unit on Wednesday at a Miami Gardens home.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Agents in tactical gear carrying long guns ran intermittently toward the facility before officials determined there was no longer an imminent threat.
—Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 13 Mar. 2026
United, in theory, should benefit from playing only one game a week, with the club’s coaching staff using their additional prep time to further refine tactical sessions and training ground routines.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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Ely Ratner, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2026
Cher-Frere was arrested by North Miami Beach police’s tactical investigations unit on Wednesday at a Miami Gardens home.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Agents in tactical gear carrying long guns ran intermittently toward the facility before officials determined there was no longer an imminent threat.
—Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 13 Mar. 2026
United, in theory, should benefit from playing only one game a week, with the club’s coaching staff using their additional prep time to further refine tactical sessions and training ground routines.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactical
Adjective
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While no city or county government is perfect, the reality is that local governments are the closest to the people and often, the most responsive and fiscally prudent.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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After seeing what happened to Timothée Chalamet over the past two weeks, OBAA’s strategy of tamping down on any off-the-cuff remarks that could have set off a political firestorm suddenly looks a lot more prudent.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Well, maybe my home value — the one directly tied to how desirable this county is for families who do have kids.—
Randy Linville,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
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If the legislature truly wants to make Colorado a desirable destination for companies, there are more ethical ways to do so.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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No shade, but the trailers for ‘The Odyssey’ don’t look very promising to me, just aesthetic wise.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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If guilt pops up around spending, remember compassion guides wise choices.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Supporters of the referendum have expressed excitement over the amenities that would come with the possible Frontier Sports Complex activity center while opponents have expressed concerns over a potential financial burden the referendum would impose.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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What’s depicted focuses on the advances these early feminists made at the school and in society, and the personal tensions between the relentlessly radical Marks and the more politic Woolley.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Florida has had enough of pettiness, politic stunts and petulance.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Tactical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactical. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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