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
Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
While tripping with the foot is not allowed, an ankle tap, which is performed with the hand, is considered a tackle and is permissible.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Soler was tackled to the ground by Braves manager Walt Weiss before any major damage was done and López was forced out of the scrum.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Minnesota brought in transfer right tackle Bennett Warren from Tennessee, but the 6-foot-6, 290-pound, third-year player out of Houston has more often been with the second team.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
While tripping with the foot is not allowed, an ankle tap, which is performed with the hand, is considered a tackle and is permissible.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
After taking what was essentially a redshirt season as a rookie behind former Pro Bowl left tackle Terron Armstead in 2024, Paul proved more than capable of handling the role.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Soler was tackled to the ground by Braves manager Walt Weiss before any major damage was done and López was forced out of the scrum.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackle
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Workers often enter deep shafts using rudimentary equipment, while enforcement of rules is carried out through violence.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Investigators found that the fire was ignited when equipment failed on a decades-old PG&E transmission line.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His administration has undertaken extraordinary efforts to infuse Christianity into government functions — establishing a White House Faith Office, holding prayer services at the Pentagon and the Labor Department.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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Trudeau traded in his traditional business attire for more festival-appropriate gear for the day, donning a white T-shirt, backwards cap and blue jeans.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Atlanta area has been one of the country’s fastest-growing data center markets since 2023 when the artificial intelligence boom kicked into gear.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Citing these extenuating circumstances, Ford approached the administration late last year to request temporary tariff relief.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Interfaith Advisory Commission would help to coordinate religious services, address the needs of at-risk communities, and provide a platform for education and awareness on integrating different traditions.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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East Sacramento Partnerships for a Livable City sued Sacramento after the council approved the McKinley Village project, alleging city officials violated CEQA by failing to disclose and make efforts to address air quality, public health, traffic, and other issues.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Even though there was some absurd stuff on the show, people did legitimately do things that were outrageous back then.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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This is distinct from writing that is humorous, the stuff that will give you a wry smile at best.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Farej said Wednesday that safety concerns escalated since House became mayor in May, as the village has failed to take action on issues such as broken apparatus and equipment.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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When the British colonial apparatus first attempted to count India’s population in 1872, the survey asked was a list of 17 questions covering basic markers like age, religion and occupation.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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The woman told officers that at some point, Morehead came back and brutally attacked her, including punching her in the face and stomach and dragging her back inside.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Two minutes later, Towns attacked Onyeka Okongwu off the dribble for a dunk.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Tackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackle. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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