Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tacking (up)
Verb
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The action star turned 86 on March 10, nine days before his death, posting a sparring martial arts Instagram video to mark the occasion.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026 -
Charlotte also has a new record for consecutive sellouts, posting its seventh straight.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Two seasons ago, the Cavaliers guard broke their hearts in dramatic fashion by nailing a game-winner from well beyond half court.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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As the cameras flashed, Zendaya effortlessly transitioned from one position to the next, nailing every pose.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Tacking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacking%20%28up%29. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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