tacking (up)

Definition of tacking (up)next
present participle of tack (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tacking (up)
Verb
  • The model reflected on the moment earlier this month, posting a video of herself from the day, alongside a flick of Vivian recreating the moment, gold dress and all.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
  • This Chris marks his breakup by going to a strip club and makes a point of posting a picture with one of the dancers on Instagram.
    Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Antiques and Collections Antiques are a must for nailing this look.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Julian Champagnie wasn’t far behind his teammate, nailing five 3s.
    Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Tacking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacking%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.

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