tacking (up)

verb

present participle of tack (up)
as in posting

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  1. posting
  2. nailing
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  • Originally from Michoacán, Mexico, she was arrested, but her claim of fear was deemed credible, and she was released from custody in 2018 after posting bond.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 31 July 2026
  • Instead, Magistrate Heather Siegel granted him a personal recognizance bond, allowing him to be released without posting cash.
    — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of posting
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  • Making good on his promise in The Holdovers, Dominic Sessa is excellent in the role, nailing the contradictory aspects of a slippery character while mapping his coming-of-age arc with empathy and honesty.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026
  • Ankle socks, meanwhile, are optional but highly recommended for nailing the preppy-cool look.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 20 July 2026
Definition of nailing
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“Tacking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacking%20%28up%29. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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