TACKING Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

tacking

verb

present participle of tack

as in zigzagging

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as in tying

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Verb

As the firework began to wane after well over a minute, zigzagging streaks of light spread into a canopy of twinkling flashes that resembled stars.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2026
Charles McQuarn, 77, said traversing the neighborhood means zigzagging around all the hazards.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026

Definition of zigzagging

Verb

The last-place Angels have lost seven consecutive games, tying their longest losing streak of the season.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Ogwumike will make her 11th All-Star appearance, tying three-time WNBA champion Diana Taurasi for second most in WNBA history.

— Annie Costabile, New York Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of tying

Verb

The May through July numbers are expected to be the highest of the year, according to the Global Port Tracker, deviating from the traditional peak shipping season that historically lasted from August to October.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Apple's iPhone 18 is rumored for a Spring 2027 release, deviating from its typical September schedule, alongside a budget 18e model.

— David Phelan, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of deviating

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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

Definition of adhering

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Other researchers are tackling the problem from inside the cloud.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Rather than tackling hardened residue with every scrubbing tool in your arsenal, most upkeep becomes a quick spray-and-leave step from a standing position.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026

Definition of tackling

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Leandro Trossard — Belgium/Arsenal (+11) Went from arguing with captain Youri Tielemans during the second hydration break against Senegal to clipping the ball onto his head for a dramatic equaliser that sent the match to extra time.

— Liam Twomey, New York Times, 4 July 2026
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

Definition of clipping

Verb

Firefighters quickly tended to mother and baby, clamping and cutting the umbilical cord, and both were transported in stable condition to the hospital.

— Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Meanwhile, special bags and a clamping system lock away smells that put a damper on cuddle time with your sweet new arrival.

— Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 July 2026

Definition of clamping

Verb

Two days after the incident, a developer told the Wall Street Journal that the days of high-wire stunts—like pulling out cores and sticking extra floors on the roof—might belong to the past.

— D. T. Max, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
Perrineau is weary, if not quite as wrecked as the car sticking halfway out of the far wall.

— Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026

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