Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tack (up)
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Maybe the most intriguing cast member is Bessa, whose ambitious and slippery assistant is the key to everything coming unwound, and this young actor nails it.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
14 May 2026 -
While starter Dean Wade didn’t score and didn’t attempt a single shot, Max Strus had 20 points, making six 3-pointers and nailing two free throws.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 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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That box office low point in the franchise — which went into theaters with a lot of behind-the-scenes melodrama (Lord & Miller were fired and the directing reins handed to Ron Howard — posted a 4-day over Memorial Day weekend of $103M domestic and another $52M abroad.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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The department posted on Facebook Tuesday that a bear was seen roaming around the Lehigh County soccer fields early in the morning.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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While there will always be the ‘doomers’ out there proclaiming otherwise, that doesn’t mean comics are dying—they’re just changing.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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But on Change of Plans, the outfit's newest album — out now — frontman Isaac Gibson proudly proclaims that the humble group of musicians from Castlewood finally sounds most like themselves.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Due to the high-profile nature of his case, Alex's exact prison location has not been publicized.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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No formal charges have been publicized against the two, the last activists who were held in Israel.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Jeffries, for his part, was far too careful to broadcast any grand plans.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The ceremony will be broadcast live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, where three-time ACM Award-winner Shania Twain will be making her hosting debut.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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“Tack (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tack%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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