tacked

Definition of tackednext
past tense of tack
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Verb
  • During the next ninety minutes, Jaime zigzagged around the theatre district dropping off packages.
    Henry Alford, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Cincinnati police arrested 39 people and towed more than five dozen cars after drivers zigzagged the city doing donuts, drag racing and blocking traffic.
    Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The investigation comes as global health officials continue monitoring a rare hantavirus outbreak tied to the MV Hondius luxury cruise ship that has sickened multiple passengers and crew members and left three people dead.
    Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
  • The system is designed to help technicians quickly identify faults by reviewing operational logs and maintenance histories tied to a robot’s ID.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • Gately said witness statements gathered during a preliminary investigation suggested the driver was headed south on Allyn Street in a 2025 Ford T-250 van when the bicyclist, who was also going south in the right shoulder, veered into traffic and struck the side of the van.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2026
  • Officials said the man veered off the road for unknown reasons.
    Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • Once adhered properly, my press-ons last through the wear and tear of everyday life—on keyboards, NYC subway poles, and even at the gym.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Both subsequent series adhered closer to the worldbuilding of the games and featured an entirely different cast.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Braun is no stranger to accent work, having deviated from his normal speaking voice to play comedian Andy Kaufman in 2024's Saturday Night and an Australian character for 2016's Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.
    Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
  • Since then, Davidson hasn’t deviated from his plan.
    Scott Powers, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In a matter of hours, the South Korean Kospi swung from a fresh record high, above the 8,000 milestone, to a 6% loss.
    Katie Foley, CNBC, 15 May 2026
  • Rowles was one of several RedHawks who swung a big bat Wednesday afternoon during a 17-0 nonconference win in four innings over visiting Providence in Chicago.
    Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • Garden Art Wine corks can be glued together with a hot glue gun to create decorative birdhouses and wreaths to display in the garden.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Ricard turned this island into a whimsical microcosm of the good life—one filled with food, drink, creativit,y and communality—and now his descendants are continuing that spirit in partnership with the Zannier hotel group.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
  • Blanchette said the comment alarmed him and immediately turned his focus to Frew’s safety.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
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“Tacked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacked. Accessed 17 May. 2026.

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