tacking

present participle of tack

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tacking
Verb
  • Charles McQuarn, 77, said traversing the neighborhood means zigzagging around all the hazards.
    Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
  • Kenon, who had multiple active warrants for his arrest, sped away and was seen zigzagging through lanes of traffic in Orlando.
    James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • Morocco lost a pair of 1-0 games before tying Spain but failed to get out of the group stage.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
  • By late 2024, immigration had become markedly more salient in Irish politics, with anti-immigration candidates gaining traction and political observers tying that shift directly to the riots.
    Donathan L. Brown, The Conversation, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Because of this, cells develop randomly and uncontrollably, deviating from anything that mirrors human development.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 June 2026
  • The show is deviating from the order of Kennedy's books, which explored the romance between Logan and Grace in the second installment, The Mistake.
    Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • Decorating rules can be helpful guidelines, but adhering too strictly to conventional wisdom can seriously cramp your style.
    Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 23 June 2026
  • Owners with at least 25 vehicles can get the special stickers and skip adhering registration tags on the plates each year, as the rest of us have to.
    Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Victor sprung into action, knocking the gun away and tackling his father.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • As families process the shock, their first priorities should center on securing official records, establishing clear reporting channels with law enforcement, and tackling immediate financial triage.
    William Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Ninety-five-year-old Warren Buffett is famous for clipping coupons and living in a modest Nebraska house, despite having $146 billion to his name.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 June 2026
  • Plant one clipping per vessel in a nutrient-rich soil mixture.
    Kelly Manning, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • However, instead of the pilot starting the engines during pushback and the tug disconnecting afterward, TaxiBot remains attached to the nose gear via a specialized pivoting clamping platform.
    David Szondy June 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2026
  • The plush cushioning in the earcups, leatherette finish, and modest clamping force hold them securely.
    Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • Working with 5 to 6 pieces at a time, remove fish from batter, allowing excess to drip back into bowl, and add to hot oil, briefly dragging fish along surface of oil to prevent sticking.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
  • Many Venezuelan news reports have avoided politically delicate questions related to the earthquake, such as the widespread collapse of buildings, sticking instead to safer stories about heroic rescues.
    Juan Pablo Arraez, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
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“Tacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacking. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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