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
Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
Perhaps in recognition of those sensitivities, both Meta and YouTube assigned Thursday’s delicate cross-examination to female attorneys, who took a decidedly softer tack with Kaley than Stanner had with her therapist.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 22 Jan. 2026
The deployment will tack on to the 27 satellites sent into space last April under the Project Kuiper banner.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The 29-year-old Jones was acquired by the Mavericks as a tack-on to the Anthony Davis trade just before this season’s trade deadline.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
Perhaps in recognition of those sensitivities, both Meta and YouTube assigned Thursday’s delicate cross-examination to female attorneys, who took a decidedly softer tack with Kaley than Stanner had with her therapist.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
The bill would tack entrance fees onto state forest visits (which unlike state parks, are typically free to enter) and regulate new and old growth forest composition.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 22 Jan. 2026
The deployment will tack on to the 27 satellites sent into space last April under the Project Kuiper banner.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tack
Noun
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These results highlight that classical computational chemistry methods remain surprisingly competitive, and in some cases could outperform quantum approaches, even with perfect quantum hardware.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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The spa Aman’s approach to wellness is holistic and advanced, drawing on nearly 40 years of well-being practices across its entire portfolio.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Map out entry points and ensure nothing forces guests to zigzag awkwardly around bulky furniture.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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The lavender cream cheese zigzagged on top gave the whole thing an otherworldly appearance.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
27 Feb. 2026
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Teruaki Sato hit a game-tying RBI double before Shota Morishita, who entered the game as an injury replacement for Seiya Suziki, belted a three-run home run to give Japan a 5-2 lead.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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During an interview on the 2026 SAG Actor Awards red carpet, Law Roach—Zendaya’s longtime image architect—suggested to a reporter that Zendaya and Tom Holland had tied the knot.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Mar. 2026
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Love and blessings, fresh insights and methods, and what should be plenty of money.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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For the first time, researchers have developed a new method to transform common plastic into a medication used to treat neurodegenerative Parkinson’s disease.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Season two of One Piece brings in three rather surprising character appearances that deviate from their introductions in the anime and manga.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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The director's take deviates from Shelley's in its emphasis on forgiveness.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 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
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Working one piece at a time, dip each artichoke half into the soy milk mixture, then press lightly into the quinoa mixture to adhere.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Appealing to both foodies and nature buffs, the Food Trails have become a popular way to explore the Burren and take in its ancient topography, while also getting a taste of the people, brands, and flavors that are driving today’s Ireland.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Phillips is recovering from Tommy John surgery, while Graterol is working his way back from right shoulder surgery.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Zendaya first sparked wedding rumors last month when she was spotted with a gold band in place of her usual rock, though fans were unsure if the actor had simply turned her ring towards her palm or switched to a simpler ring to keep the real one safe.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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Addressing a crowd of at least 100,000 on Budapest's Heroes' Square, Magyar charged Orbán's government with turning Hungarians against one another through propaganda and divisive policies, and of steering the country away from its rightful place among Western democracies.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Tack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tack. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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