as in approached
to start work on energetically
once I clean the kitchen, I think I'll tackle the bathroom
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Recent Examples of tackled
Their TikTok and Instagram updates documenting the mansion’s transformation quickly found an audience, with thousands watching as the Yousefs tackled one challenge after another.
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The group has smacked around quarterbacks, tackled well and dominated most key areas but hasn’t taken the ball away like an elite defense.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
The game in 2019 came close with the Niners clinching the top seed with the win that was sealed when San Francisco linebacker Dre Greenlaw tackled Jacob Hollister at the 1 on fourth-and-goal in the closing seconds.
—CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Stribling got down to the Georgia 30 — a 40-yard gain — before being tackled with 26 seconds left.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Jacob Rodriguez tackled Dante Moore after a 1-yard gain to force another turnover on downs.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026
While some installments tackled the basics like cooking supplies, automobiles, and food, others threw curveballs such as dissecting the inner workings of 3-D commercial signs, false teeth, cuckoo clocks, and more.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
On a scramble Sunday, Purdy kept that right foot upright and out of harms way as he was being tackled.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
The men rushed toward the gunfire, tackled the suspect and disarmed him, preventing further injuries at the crowded event.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The group has smacked around quarterbacks, tackled well and dominated most key areas but hasn’t taken the ball away like an elite defense.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
The game in 2019 came close with the Niners clinching the top seed with the win that was sealed when San Francisco linebacker Dre Greenlaw tackled Jacob Hollister at the 1 on fourth-and-goal in the closing seconds.
—CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Stribling got down to the Georgia 30 — a 40-yard gain — before being tackled with 26 seconds left.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Jacob Rodriguez tackled Dante Moore after a 1-yard gain to force another turnover on downs.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026
While some installments tackled the basics like cooking supplies, automobiles, and food, others threw curveballs such as dissecting the inner workings of 3-D commercial signs, false teeth, cuckoo clocks, and more.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
On a scramble Sunday, Purdy kept that right foot upright and out of harms way as he was being tackled.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
The men rushed toward the gunfire, tackled the suspect and disarmed him, preventing further injuries at the crowded event.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackled
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Worrell was approached by his colleagues to be Council president last term, but didn’t actively pursue the role, instead opting to throw his support behind Louijeune, a City Hall source told the Herald.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Officers stopped the pursuit for safety reasons as the car approached 7th Avenue.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Samsung addressed these issues early in development by redesigning the sensor structure.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Earlier this week, Risch spoke with Boise’s KIVI-TV Channel 6, and briefly addressed the matter.—
Kevin Fixler
January 10,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But considering the Ambriz siblings undertook such an elaborate story involving supernatural puppets and a fantastical land, presumably for a fraction of the cost, the result is major step forward for the medium, and in particular this technique in Mexico.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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In 1993, President Bill Clinton undertook a restoration and refurbishment of the Executive Mansion.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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Crabtree stopped, turned, attacked the ball and snagged it.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Nelson claimed to police that the man attacked her and their son after opening the car door.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Tackled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackled. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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