TACK (UP) Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

tack (up)

verb

Definition of tack (up)

as in to nail

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Verb

Most anti-theft bags lean practical first and stylish second, but this Vantamo crescent bag nails both equally.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026
Below, find the best of the trending, minimalist ’90s nails to see you through summer into fall, and the pictures to show your nail artist.

— Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 23 July 2026

Definition of nail

Verb

No parking signs were plastered on fences across Miami Gardens as residents and authorities worked to keep streets clear.

— Anna McAllister, CBS News, 22 June 2026
The stucco walls and windows plastered with images of Greek mountainsides and islands could lean cheesy, but somehow only add to the atmosphere.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 June 2026

Definition of plaster

Verb

However, Keller residents who posted on social media worried about the proximity of the data center to their homes.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2026
Instead of dwelling on the crime, the owners decided to respond with humor, posting the video on Instagram with a mock 0-star review for the burglary crew.

— Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of post

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The police department received state accreditation, which the mayor and police director have proclaimed demonstrates that officers have implemented modern policing practices.

— Brandon Goldner, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Last year, Thumbtack proclaimed 2025 as The Year of the Backyard – for the second year in a row.

— Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of proclaim

Verb

Clark adds that conservative organizations involved in the lawsuit plan to immediately publicize the entirety of the tapes and transcripts.

— Nina Totenberg, NPR, 25 July 2026
On Wednesday, the STB said the Class Is must publicize certain information regarding the merger’s impact on employment in its next filing.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Definition of publicize

Verb

Investigators also said Couch was aware that National Weather Service forecasters broadcasted an alert that heavy winds, rains and thunderstorms were expected that afternoon.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
The parade is also broadcast across linear and streaming platforms, attracting tens of millions of viewers.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 July 2026

Definition of broadcast

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