tacked

Definition of tackednext
past tense of tack

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tacked
Verb
  • The new map dismantles a majority-Black district that zigzagged from Baton Rouge to Shreveport, and was created as a result of a 2022 lawsuit.
    Sam Gringlas, NPR, 29 May 2026
  • Nissan stocks, which have zigzagged over the past year, finished 4% higher.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • Defending state high jump champion JJ Harel of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame tied nine others for the second-best mark (6-6) heading into the second day.
    Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
  • Cameron Brink tied her season high with 16 points (14 in the first half), and Dearica Hamby added 14 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and four steals as the Sparks won for the fourth time in their past five games.
    Daily News, Daily News, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • After several miles, the suspect veered into the middle lanes, still speeding at around 90 mph for most of the time.
    Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 4 June 2026
  • Ukrainian officials apologized and said the drones were aimed at military targets in Russia, but veered off course by Russian electronic interference.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 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
  • But so far, Raman, who has aligned herself with the DSA on issues such as renter protections but deviated on police spending, is struggling to unite the organization.
    National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
  • With 2025 training camp set to begin, Holmgren’s mind had deviated from the NBA.
    Fred Katz, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • Rice swung at the first pitch from left-hander Noah Cameron, a four-seam fastball, to hit a triple that took an awkward bounce off the left field wall and scattered away from Royals left fielder Isaac Collins past the foul line.
    PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
  • The company has also swung its strategy widely, from an embrace of low-carbon business lines to a hard pivot back to oil and gas.
    Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 28 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
  • In April, the Grammy winner turned 75 and posted photos on Instagram from a birthday bash showing him surrounded by friends and family.
    Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
  • Eco effort Bottled water comes from a well on site, food waste is turned into compost for the garden and the hotel works with local producers to reduce food miles as much as possible.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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“Tacked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacked. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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