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
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Long before the first whistle, before the first slide tackle or last-minute penalty heartbreak, the emotion of the tournament is already known.
—Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 10 June 2026
Tiny additive, big impact To tackle the problem, the researchers developed a zwitterionic additive known as C10.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
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Noun
Morris got his most extensive playing time in 2024, appearing in all 17 regular-season games with 11 starts at left tackle.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Long before the first whistle, before the first slide tackle or last-minute penalty heartbreak, the emotion of the tournament is already known.
—Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Verb
Even beginner DIYers or inexperienced homeowners tackling a home painting project for the first time can take advantage of the scraper to get rid of old paint or debris when prepping the walls.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 10 June 2026
Tiny additive, big impact To tackle the problem, the researchers developed a zwitterionic additive known as C10.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackle
Noun
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Airbag thefts are on the rise across the city, affecting the North, South and West sides alike, reminiscent of the airbag theft wave that hit during the 1990s as airbags became standard equipment in vehicles.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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The firm argued that eliminating cooling equipment reduces both upfront costs and operational complexity.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Why did this feel like a different kind of undertaking to you versus past projects?—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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Takahashi, too, has undertaken his fair share of blockbuster collaborations, with companies like Nike and The North Face.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
Vogue,
15 June 2026
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An offense that, as of Monday afternoon, was fourth in the majors in runs scored may have found another gear (or slowed) by that point.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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Yamal’s arrival gave Spain another gear.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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With the Fourth of July approaching, officials are urging pet owners to take extra precautions.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
Noun
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There’s a certain kind of… not synchronicity, but a kind of like-mindedness about stuff.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
9 Dec. 2025
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Then comes the plan economy of communism, with these block buildings and control and all that stuff, and then raw capitalism after that, the most vulgar version of capitalism.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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At a 2024 event hosted by the Miami Host Committee, committee President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo addressed the temporary name changes and signage requirements that the venue would face under FIFA rules.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Raman said those concerns stem from a broader sense that City Hall is failing to address residents’ concerns.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Vine Grove, a city of just under 7,000 located near Fort Knox in Hardin County, had three stations and seven apparatus before the fire.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Aug. 2025
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According to court filings, after the 2013 death of former president Hugo Chávez, Maduro moved from acting as a facilitator to serving as the cartel’s leader, integrating its operations with the Venezuelan state apparatus.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Just attacking everything with strikes.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Police in the northwest Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights have released a sketch of a man accused of attacking and choking a woman this past weekend.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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“Tackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackle. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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