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
Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2025
Instead, the show takes a neutral tack, proposing that these ideas are now culturally mainstream.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 16 Apr. 2025
Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Credit card fees are typically tacked on to the total transaction amount, including charges for items that don’t benefit the business directly—like tips and sales taxes.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
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Noun
Taking the sleek route is one way to beat the Midtown Uniform allegations, but an opposite tack may prove just as effective.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2025
Instead, the show takes a neutral tack, proposing that these ideas are now culturally mainstream.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
Photos from recent visits by foreign leaders have captured the growing collection of gold decor layered across the room: above the fireplace, under framed portraits, even tacked onto the molding above the doors.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Credit card fees are typically tacked on to the total transaction amount, including charges for items that don’t benefit the business directly—like tips and sales taxes.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tack
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In the competitive world of alternative investments, SWI Group has distinguished itself through an approach that emphasizes local market knowledge as a key differentiator.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Pay attention to your fund’s approach toward shifting from stocks to bonds, Morris said.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Our social media feeds were flooded as fans donned metallic cowgirl boots, zigzagging across the country (and sometimes crossing oceans) for Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour.—
Tykesha Spivey Burton,
Essence,
24 Mar. 2025
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But, as great as all that is, the private staircase that zigzags down the cliff to Big Dume’s sandy beachfront is the icing on this cake.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
8 Jan. 2025
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Without any restructures, that’s roughly 35 percent of the team’s salary cap tied to two players in the passing game.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Which consumer loans could see higher rates Some loans could see more direct impacts because their rates are tied to bond prices.—
Annie Nova,Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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With exquisite attention to detail, FAMILY PORTRAIT expertly uses stop-motion’s surreal nature to reveal the discord that arises from the collision of each family member’s coping methods.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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Other tips include decreasing portion sizes, increasing physical activity, tracking calorie intake, reading food labels, and using healthier cooking methods.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
9 May 2025
Verb
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In space, satellites deviated from their trajectories due to the changes in air density caused by the sudden heating triggered by the energetic processes.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
9 May 2025
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Industry stakeholders argue that the USCIS’s current two-year requirement deviates from both the law and investor expectations, potentially jeopardizing long-term projects.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Drying too fast or too slow can affect how the paint adheres and compromise its longevity, resulting in premature failure.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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Using clean hands, gently press down all over to adhere fillings to dough.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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During these inspections, travelers may be questioned or their electronic devices looked through as a way to confirm their identity and reasons for being in the U.S.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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That should once again be a classic offensive showdown, a perfect way for NFL fans to wind down after eating lots of food.—
Seth Quinn,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Trump faced charges related to keeping hundreds of classified documents and refusing to turn them over to the FBI while Biden was under investigation for retaining classified documents.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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From the ages of 15 to 21, as running football blogs turned into a full-time journalism career, my love of Bradford City was one of the most intense things in my life.—
Katie Whyatt,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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“Tack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tack. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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