as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
grabbed my fishing tackle and headed out early one morning
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as in to undertake
to start work on energetically
once I clean the kitchen, I think I'll tackle the bathroom
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Recent Examples of tackle
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
Hunter won the Heisman Trophy in 2024 after catching 96 passes for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns on offense, while collecting 36 tackles and four interceptions on defense.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2025
Bradway also said the Chiefs liked Williams’ size, technique, and willingness to tackle.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Jackson will likely be asked to play on special teams and compete for a depth job at defensive tackle.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
Hunter won the Heisman Trophy in 2024 after catching 96 passes for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns on offense, while collecting 36 tackles and four interceptions on defense.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
In January 2024, Portland made national headlines when governor Tina Kotek declared a 90-day state of emergency to tackle the fentanyl crisis.
—Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2025
Bradway also said the Chiefs liked Williams’ size, technique, and willingness to tackle.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackle
Noun
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Strategic National Coverage via Four Warehouses For consumers integrating fitness into their everyday environments, waiting weeks for equipment to arrive can derail momentum.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Some of the money goes to teacher bonuses, exam fees and the purchase of equipment.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The air force did not provide any further details about the location of the incident or the mission that the pilot was undertaking.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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In 1644, the Massapequa Massacre was undertaken by Governor Willem Kieft, who hired 25,000 guilders to kill and drive Native Americans from the area where the town now stands.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Videos and images shared on social media by the DEA showed officers and agents in tactical gear swarming outside the building.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Go ahead and bring your summer gear out now, Malone suggests, adding that now is an ideal time to part ways with untouched cold weather items.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
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In a recent video shared by the shelter, Shawn lit up as a volunteer approached his kennel.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Sanders addressed his fall in his first media availability.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Illinois lawmakers can address critical workforce gaps and improve degree attainment by passing Pritzker’s proposal to establish community college baccalaureate programs.—
Arne Duncan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Classic Rock, the stuff jocks listened to at parties and practice?—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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Here’s how to build nonlinear thinking into your day: For anyone and everyone: • Feed your brain weird stuff.—
Lee Salisbury,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In recent years, the world’s largest military apparatuses—the U.S. Department of Defense and NATO—have added climate change to their war games.—
Brett Simpson,
The Atlantic,
28 Mar. 2025
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But when Buck calls Athena (Angela Bassett) in to say goodbye, Bobby reveals there was a hole in the air supply line of his breathing apparatus.—
Patrick Gomez,
EW.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Particularly his ability to do things at such high speed and to help begin attacking moves in his own half.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Police are searching for three suspects who were caught on video repeatedly attacking a 61-year-old trans woman outside of her convenience store in Los Angeles’ Westlake neighborhood.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Tackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackle. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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