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
Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
The Patriots signed veteran defensive tackle Kyle Peko on Monday.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2025
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
The role has also been tackled by the likes of Liza Minnelli, Bebe Neuwirth, Brooke Shields and Brandy Norwood on Broadway, as well as on the big screen by Renée Zellweger.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The young veteran racked up 64 tackles, one of which was for a loss.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
The Patriots signed veteran defensive tackle Kyle Peko on Monday.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
Spray stains on your couch cushions or foam with an enzymatic cleaner that is designed to tackle urine (pet stores often sell these).
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
The role has also been tackled by the likes of Liza Minnelli, Bebe Neuwirth, Brooke Shields and Brandy Norwood on Broadway, as well as on the big screen by Renée Zellweger.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackle
Noun
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According to a May 2025 report from the German government, this aid includes equipment and weapons such as air defense systems, combat vehicles, artillery systems, armored transport vehicles, small arms, and ammunition, as well as other types of support, including medical supplies and clothing.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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As park rangers provided medical care to the climber, officials said its search and rescue litter team trekked to the base of Timberline Falls carrying equipment in the event it was needed for a rope rescue, officials said.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The group has undertaken an annual holiday tour of arenas for several years.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
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Prevention of these atrocities is a faraway goal with little to no preparatory work being undertaken by States.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Any other man would’ve put it in gear and left town.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
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After days of careful work, rescuers released a humpback whale entangled in fishing gear off the coast of Canada.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Trump clapping as Putin approached, with a grin on his face.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Palace are working on possible replacements for Eze, who played the full 90 minutes in last week’s Community Shield match against Liverpool, and have approached Leicester City to explore a potential move for Bilal El Khannouss.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The essay popularized the concept of the male gaze, classical Hollywood cinema’s propensity to address, embody, and shape film spectators as heterosexual and male.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
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The city's religious leaders also criticized Congress' refusal to release more than $1 billion in funds for programs aimed at addressing the root causes of crime, including addiction recovery services, mental health treatment, youth outreach and affordable housing.—
Jason DeRose,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As far as material, obviously the stuff from the new album, and then there might be a few new songs and there might be a few covers.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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The pure stuff of Padres relievers makes a slump less likely, too.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Without these funds in place, a lot of the new music discovery and support apparatus is imperiled.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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The president really viewing this through a political apparatus.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 July 2025
Verb
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The Vera Institute's advocacy arm Vera Action, for example, assessed that the the GOP spent more than $1 billion attacking Democrats on crime and immigration in 2024, while Democrats spent roughly $319 million on advertisements that played up their public safety records.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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The green and whites play excellent attacking soccer and with Isco pulling the strings there is always a chance Betis could upset a big club.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Tackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackle. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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