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
Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The Dolphins and their fan base learned that early last season when Miami’s opponents realized the 2025 team could be picked on because of the inexperience of the rookie defensive tackles.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Fotografixx | Istock Unreleased | Getty Images And where consumer demand today fails to drive companies to tackle the underlying issue of overproduction, impending regulations might.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 20 May 2026
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Noun
New starting left tackle Malachi Goodman was a five-star recruit in James Franklin’s last class — the kind of guy Campbell could never have landed in Ames.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The Dolphins and their fan base learned that early last season when Miami’s opponents realized the 2025 team could be picked on because of the inexperience of the rookie defensive tackles.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Verb
Yet Evans says the team is emboldend after Coachella to start tackling more contemporary songs at its Highland Park headquarters.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Fotografixx | Istock Unreleased | Getty Images And where consumer demand today fails to drive companies to tackle the underlying issue of overproduction, impending regulations might.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackle
Noun
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Fly By Jing discovered that a third-party manufacturer produces its products on equipment that also processed peanuts, which may have led to cross-contamination, according to the recall.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The device could also diagnose sleep disorders without bulky la equipment, monitor mental health conditions over time, and sense early signs of medical complications, the university said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The institutions to undertake these actions already exist.—
Francisca Mutapi,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
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The death blow came on the heels and in comes in advance of unprecedented efforts by formerly Confederate states undertaking their own efforts to disenfranchise Black voters through gerrymandering.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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As the play died down, a female fan decked out in White Sox gear reportedly began mercilessly heckling the 24-year-old outfielder.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Treat clothing and other gear with products that contain permethrin to repel ticks.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Even under broader classifications, California data does not show administrative spending approaching 50% of education funding.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Beyond emotional support, many patients also need guidance on lifestyle habits after starting treatment—including how to approach to diet and nutrition, Rariy said.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
14 May 2026
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Miller also addresses contemporary politics, the recent presidential election and how honesty is in flux in our country.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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An edgy confrontation The Rangers were still seething as Keenan attempted to address the team following a demoralizing 3-1 loss, with a few snapping back or muttering under their breath.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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But a return to tip-top command – often what eludes a Tommy John patient the most – and stuff will require patience.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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Costa Rica’s Deep Sea Costa Rica’s biodiversity is the stuff of nature documentaries, but most travelers only ever see one slice of it at a time.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
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Acoustics specialists crafted special sound and lighting apparatus that would capture the sound correctly without obscuring the ceiling.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2026
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Students who excel in the process will identify these needs and seek out the necessary support apparatuses before the pressures of senior fall set in.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, supporters insist their goal is not to attack a student, but to defend women’s sports.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Both sides accuse the other of intentionally attacking civilian targets.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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“Tackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackle. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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