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
Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Customers will also find necessities such as threads, stretcher bars, tacks, scissors and a selection of self-finishing items.
—Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Tara Bannow, STAT, 14 Jan. 2026
Be sure to save a few uncooked greens to tack to the ceiling for good luck or hang over the door to ward off evil spirits.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
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Noun
That was the tack taken by Lo Kee, an Asian fusion restaurant from the owners behind Sei Less in Manhattan.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Customers will also find necessities such as threads, stretcher bars, tacks, scissors and a selection of self-finishing items.
—Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
The government pays Medicare Advantage insurers based on how sick their members are, and so companies have found myriad ways to tack on diagnoses.
—Tara Bannow, STAT, 14 Jan. 2026
Be sure to save a few uncooked greens to tack to the ceiling for good luck or hang over the door to ward off evil spirits.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tack
Noun
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This week, Bill White, the US ambassador to Belgium, criticized the country for its approach to Jewish ritual circumcision and accused the country of antisemitism.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Dr Amgad Rezk said the process offered significant advantages for industry, with an energy-efficient and scalable approach.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That document said the driver of the car was Aljorna, who prosecutors said was zigzagging through traffic while agents pursued the vehicle.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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This pillow has details that keep on giving—from a fringe border to a bold stripe to zigzag detailing, all in playful color palettes perfect for creating dimension and texture in your bedding set.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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San Diego City and Mesa Colleges tied for third with identical 15-13 and 7-5 records.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Big man Aidan Cammann tied his career high to lead the Cardinal with 19 points, but missed eight free throws.—
Jeff Faraudo,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Distillation is a common method of training in the AI industry with frontier labs often distilling their own models to make cheaper versions for customers.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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The actual method is less important than being able to see and keep track of everything.—
Malana VanTyler,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Last month’s Salesman release deviated from the historic pair’s colorblocking ever so slightly with the midsole making greater use of red, but no such deviation is see on the sole of Awake’s (speckling excluded).—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Had the case proceeded to trial, at least two independent physicians had agreed to testify that Heider’s care deviated from standard treatments, court records show.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated February 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Dry chicken skin is also much easier to adhere seasonings to, as well as fat like butter.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Working in batches, coat croquettes with cornmeal, turning and pressing to adhere.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The unusual building is even more complex and fascinating when viewed up close, so take time to walk all the way around it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Although he did not get paid time and a half for playing 27 holes instead of the normal 18, a healthy check will come his way Sunday afternoon if Penge can hold his position.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Another bunker on 17, turning a birdie hole into a par.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Ditch the gallery guide and let the city's alleys be your curator for some street art, from Central's technicolor to Tsuen Wan's factory facades turned art installations and the Asia Society Hong Kong Center's open-air exhibitions.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Tack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tack. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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