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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On Tuesday, the clinic also posted a video on its Instagram account highlighting emergency equipment, including a crash cart, and personnel available at the facility.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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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
Verb
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My intention in undertaking such a capacious view of Black maternal separation is not to find new ways to highlight the wounds of Black mothers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Top 10 Father’s Day gifts for 2026 This wearable Bluetooth speaker is an awesome gift for any dad who frequently undertakes DIY projects.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Under a tree stand two campus police officers in full gear and sunglasses, arms folded across their chests, surveying the crowd.—
Zinzi Clemmons,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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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
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Chases and weird extraterrestrial stuff abounds, leading to one of Spielberg's most gripping climaxes ever.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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This year is yet another for the World Cup; Yu Masui and Takeji Hirakawa are still strutting their stuff, and Phil Oh, along with Acielle Tanbetova, will be documenting all the off-the-runway action.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
13 June 2026
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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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Bass also accused Raman of repeatedly opposing efforts to address encampments near schools and increase police staffing.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Smith was chairman of the House Armed Services Committee then, one of the most powerful positions in Washington's national-security apparatus.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
8 June 2026
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Overseeing the sprawling security apparatus is a legion of federal agencies, state and local police departments and private entities.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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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 15 Jun. 2026.
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