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
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
In the moment, Braman barely got any recognition for the tackle.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 17 July 2025
Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 18 July 2025
Summit Pack of 6 Mosquito Dunks Like many problems in life, the most effective way to deal with mosquitos is to tackle the source, and that means making sure your outdoor spaces aren’t doubling as mosquito breeding grounds.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 18 July 2025
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Noun
Paul, the Dolphins’ 2024 second-round pick, handled 80% of the first-team snaps at left tackle during practices last season because Terron Armstead sparingly ever worked.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
In the moment, Braman barely got any recognition for the tackle.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 17 July 2025
Verb
Investment targets will largely be in Africa, Brazil, the Gulf, and India, and aim to tackle issues like climate adaptation, food and health systems, fertility, digital infrastructure, and gender equity.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 18 July 2025
Summit Pack of 6 Mosquito Dunks Like many problems in life, the most effective way to deal with mosquitos is to tackle the source, and that means making sure your outdoor spaces aren’t doubling as mosquito breeding grounds.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackle
Noun
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Your guide provides instructions and all necessary equipment, making this tour suitable for both novices and experienced paddlers.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Mistral's audit found that the vast majority of CO2 emissions and water consumption (85.5 percent and 91 percent, respectively) occurred during model training and inference, rather than from sources like data center construction and energy used by end-user equipment.—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Not long after being hired, Wells somehow got the funds to undertake an architectural tour of England, France, and Italy.—
Henry Wiencek
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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Called Lake County Lake Lovers, the advocacy group held a special event Thursday evening to discuss the challenges facing the vast majority of the county’s lakes, as well as the restoration work the group has been undertaking.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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The second-quarter earnings season kicks into gear this week.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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However, Sting seems content, noting that 2025 will be his final year of doing conventions in his full gear, signaling the true end of an era.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Surveillance video appears to show a man in a white shirt — later identified by cops as Mora Nunez — get off the moped and approach them from behind, gun in hand.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
25 July 2025
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The Sun’s most notable free agent signing in 2025 was 2013 league MVP Tina Charles, but Charles is approaching the end of her career at age 36 and hasn’t earned an All-Star selection since 2021.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
24 July 2025
Verb
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An inspector identified seven violations on July 8 and gave Ali until Aug. 12 to address them, according to city records.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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In the latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman addressed the question.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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This is often best for items like baby clothing and toys—especially since babies outgrow this stuff at lightning speed, and your parent friends will want to pass this stuff along and get it out of their homes.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
22 July 2025
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That’s a lot of crazy stuff happening beneath the water.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Whether Bongino ultimately decides to resign remains uncertain, though his potential departure would represent another high-profile personnel change within the administration's law enforcement apparatus.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Mic Mac Campground has a robust security apparatus, owner Katherine Lunt told ABC News.—
Stefan Joyce,
ABC News,
11 July 2025
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Advertisement Huckabee also visited the Christian community of Taybeh in the West Bank on Saturday after a church was reportedly attacked and vandalized by Israeli settlers.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
22 July 2025
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Amorim needs a mobile centre forward capable of attacking open space at speed and offering a threat in quick transition.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Tackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackle. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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