Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tack (up)
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To nail the look, the goal is to make your lips resemble the smooth, semi-reflective finish of pink satin.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
5 Feb. 2026 -
Allen has been the essential leader of their resurgence, nailing difficult decisions that even Hall of Fame owners might get wrong.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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To celebrate, the president wants to offer free admissions that day to the country’s national parks, a self-serving gesture, no doubt, but one that is no surprise for a man who spent much of his adult life plastering his name on the sides of buildings, airplanes and casino hotels.—
Leonard Greene,
Mercury News,
27 Dec. 2025
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In one scene, Gracie Abrams texts Taylor a picture of the singer plastered on the side of a hotel in Indianapolis.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
23 Dec. 2025
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The winning numbers are posted to the Powerball and Michigan Lottery websites.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Sheriff’s Department posted on social media to say access was restricted to the road in front of the home to give investigators space.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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So go ahead and loudly proclaim your love instead of whispering sweet nothings.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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Alcaraz proclaimed his name over social media while there was even time for a meeting with Swiss icon Roger Federer, winner of 20 grand slam singles titles during his storied career.—
Patrick Snell,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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The party publicized them as China is positioning itself as a more reliable economic and political partner than the US – and starting to see results.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The team has never publicized the full roster of minority owners from those early years of the team, but initial investors included Rogers in addition to prominent locals such as Michelle Williams.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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Unlike Yellowstone, which was broadcast on the Paramount Network, Marshals will be a CBS original, airing on Sunday nights.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Tack (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tack%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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