TACK (UP) Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

tack (up)

verb

Definition of tack (up)

as in to nail

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Bethell hit five fours and five sixes in his 46-ball stay, finishing the game alongside Jofra Archer as England nailed a four-wicket win with an over to spare.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
The How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days actor and his longtime love made their debut at the iconic tennis tournament—held annually at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England—last year and nailed the dress code.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 3 July 2026

Definition of nail

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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
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

Definition of plaster

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In the third week, all seven nights posted increases in occupancy, compared to the same period in 2025.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
Nneka Ogwumike, the Sparks’ other All-Star, posted 25 points and 12 rebounds, Dearica Hamby and Rae Burrell both scored 17, and Erica Wheeler had 15 points and eight assists.

— Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of post

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Typically, finds are not publicized before they’re once again buried under new construction, though reports are filed with public authorities.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
While this provides regulatory certainty for companies, the more pressing, yet less publicized, issue is interconnection.

— Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of publicize

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Prosecutors sought to play the interview in court, but defense attorneys strongly objected, saying that news media cameras in the courtroom would broadcast the contents to the world and therefore compromise Robinson’s right to a fair trial.

— Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 July 2026
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.

— Cristina LaRue, Arkansas Online, 9 July 2026

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