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tack 1 of 2

noun

Definition of tacknext
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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verb

1
as in to zigzag

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2
as in to tie

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Recent Examples of tack
Noun
Either way, civilizationism would prescribe a more consistent strategy of military withdrawal from the region, a tack tantamount to tolerating Chinese hegemony in its sphere. — Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026 Is this a change of tack from Viana to leave business until later? — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
Others tack on $50 a night, plus deposits and weight limits that rule out bigger dogs. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 2026 That’s wiped out in about an hour, and then go ahead and tack on a few paychecks on top of that. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tack
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tack
  1. approach
  2. zigzag
  3. tie
  4. method
  5. deviate
  6. adhere
  7. way
  8. turn
Noun
  • Some of that was due to the injuries on the offensive line, but some of it could be attributable to O’Connell’s approach as a play caller as well.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Rocket Lab used a different approach to diversify after achieving success with its small Electron launch vehicle.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of approach
Verb
  • Brent’s price zigzagged between $72 and $102 last month as hopes rose and fell that the United States and Iran could reach an agreement to end hostilities and the threat to oil tankers in the strait.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Brent’s price zigzagged between $72 and $102 last month as hopes rose and fell that the United States and Iran could reach a deal that would allow oil tankers to freely exit the Persian Gulf again.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of zigzag
Verb
  • The company says those sensors can help with reminders and brief activity records tied to relevant interactions rather than continuous recording.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • This increase in work, the jury contended, was directly tied to Skains’ decision to file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which determined Skains had the right to sue over the discrimination.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of tie
Noun
  • Ferries are a common transportation method in the Philippine archipelago.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Windstar passengers can tour the ancient castle at the hilly town’s zenith, lounge on one of the sandy beaches, or visit an olive grove, where extra-virgin olive oil is produced using traditional methods.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of method
Verb
  • McInerny saw a character who deviated from the usual ingenue.
    — Carole Horst, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
  • But maybe a line between North and South Carolina, between Tennessee and Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi then deviating south to divide Louisiana and Arkansas.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of deviate
Verb
  • Scatter about half of panko mixture over, pressing in with your hands to adhere.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Kiko Milano Eyeshadow Stick’s formula fortunately adheres perfectly to the lids.
    — Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of adhere
Noun
  • In some ways Bartlow mirrors the choice of some fine dining chefs in Spain to trade perfectly plated still lifes for deep, homey flavors that cover every inch of the table.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Many tech leaders generally say their goal is to develop the technology in ways that promote safety, address legal liability, feed economic growth, advance science and preserve national security.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of way
Verb
  • One thoughtful question could turn a confusing discussion into a conversation people can genuinely learn from.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Mathematics could gain faster answers while losing some of the human process that turns those answers into lasting knowledge.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2026
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“Tack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tack. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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