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
Keith Laing, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
But because of the potential for volatility, longer-term investors should tread carefully, and may want to take a more cautious tack.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Keith Laing, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Then tack on groceries, which Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows can be as high as $400 per month for a single person.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
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Noun
On top of the federal gas tax that every driver pays, each state tacks on its own local gas tax.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
But because of the potential for volatility, longer-term investors should tread carefully, and may want to take a more cautious tack.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
Most states also tack on their own gas taxes to fund local road projects.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Then tack on groceries, which Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows can be as high as $400 per month for a single person.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tack
Noun
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The heightened approach comes as UC Davis prepares to host its 112th Picnic Day, featuring more than 200 activities on campus.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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This approach keeps you comfortable while maintaining a polished, cohesive look.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In perimenopause, those same two hormones tumble downward, often on a zigzagging path, which can trigger similar mental symptoms, like anxiety or a short fuse.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
6 Apr. 2026
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During the next ninety minutes, Jaime zigzagged around the theatre district dropping off packages.—
Henry Alford,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His two-out, two-run double off Bryan Baker gave the Yankees a 3-2 lead in the eighth but Tampa Bay tied the score in the bottom half when Nick Fortes doubled leading off against Max Fried and scored on Yandy Díaz’s infield hit, a high-hopper to first baseman Ben Rice.—
Kristie Ackert,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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His father was the fourth generation in a long line of gentlemen ranchers—weekend cowboys who’d made their fortune in Austin as attorneys for large oil companies, but whose identity was still tied to the thousands of acres that the family owned near Marfa.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Several states have partnered with a company called ReUp that facilitates reenrollment through coaching and data tools that allow schools to refine outreach methods.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Environment Minister Irene Vélez said the decision was reached because other methods to control their population have been expensive and unsuccessful, including neutering some of the animals or moving them to zoos.—
Manuel Rueda,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But, for all the sensationalism that has attended the reporting of this story, nothing that Orbán said privately deviated from his public positions.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Piker’s endorsement of Mills deviates from other progressives who have thrown their support behind Platner.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His quiet, confident witness since becoming pontiff in May had already reignited a spiritual light in me to adhere closer to the faith I was brought up in.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Once adhered properly, my press-ons last through the wear and tear of everyday life—on keyboards, NYC subway poles, and even at the gym.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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Try a playful pitch, then explain the core of it in a way someone else can follow.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2026
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The crew flew around the far side of the moon and, on their way home, saw a solar eclipse from space.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In this way, Paul turned the heresy of a tiny sect of Messianic Jews into the dominant religious and cultural architecture of the West for the next couple of thousand years.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Barbara Eden turned heads after sharing a new photo that left fans doing a double take.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Tack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tack. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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