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
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
As bulletin board material, this is was not worth two thumb tacks.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 13 Dec. 2025
Beal himself added five acres this year and plans to tack on another 28 in the year to come.
—Kelli María Korducki, thehustle.co, 5 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Taking a different tack, Cecil Smith, president and chief executive officer of the Minnesota Multi Housing Association, which represents apartment owners, noted that an uptick in filings doesn’t necessarily translate to a major increase in evictions, and that the numbers need more analysis.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
As bulletin board material, this is was not worth two thumb tacks.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
Verb
The set of 30 gold stars easily tack into the wax, quickly adding charm to any space.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 13 Dec. 2025
Beal himself added five acres this year and plans to tack on another 28 in the year to come.
—Kelli María Korducki, thehustle.co, 5 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tack
Noun
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This approach simplifies adoption for premium smartphone brands.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Aesthetics may also be influencing the approach to the work triangle.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Maria recalled conga lines zigzagging across El Taquito.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2026
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Prices have zigzagged since, but property values in many large cities remain markedly higher.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
13 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Demin hit a 3-pointer with six seconds to go to tie it, and Banchero missed a 30-footer at the buzzer.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Schnapp also spoke to PEOPLE about the series ending, insisting that all loose ends had been tied — even his character’s longstanding crush on his best friend Mike (Wolfhard).—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Now, for about five years, she's adopted the method for herself.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The farmers also pitched in with efforts of their own, including adjusting fertilizer methods, controlling soil erosion and increasing on-site water retention.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The resolution would authorize the state to redraw its congressional district maps in the middle of the 10-year cycle, deviating from the current practice of redistricting only after the federal census every 10 years.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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So don’t expect Bowden to deviate from his roster-building plan now, even though USC might have immediate needs at several spots, such as defensive line, linebacker, the secondary and receiver.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Higher Learning Commission recommended closure by late December 2025, and Martin adhered.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 Jan. 2026
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Painting indoors during the winter can be a productive way to refresh your space, but temperature and indoor conditions play a major role in how well the paint adheres and dries.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
6 Jan. 2026
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Survey respondents shared multiple ways that unemployment can have a negative impact including cancelling dates for financial reasons and hesitating to even ask someone out at all.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2026
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The best coaches play the underdog card the way Thelonious Monk tickled the ivories.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Researchers in Germany are set to turn green waste, hay and algae into fully biodegradable plastics.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Together, these trends have turned industrial space into a cornerstone of national logistics and digital capacity.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Tack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tack. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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