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
The second-year quarterback came up limping after he was tackled by Packers defensive lineman Kingsley Enagbare on a play that potentially could have drawn a flag for hip-drop tackle.
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Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Of course, Notre Dame almost got pressure from a four-man rush a second time, but Donovan Hinish got tackled on Texas A&M’s game-winning touchdown.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Rueben Bain and Chase Smith tackled him 2 yards short of the line to gain.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Mukuba streaked down the left sideline before being tackled by a sprinting Josh Simmons, but the turnover led to an Eagles touchdown drive, which cushioned their lead to 10 and effectively put a tight game out of reach.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
Decades later, documentary writer-director David Altogge tackled the subject.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
The Indians’ first scoring opportunity came thanks to their special teams when the Northwest punter bobbled the snap near midfield and was tackled before getting the punt off.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
Golden was immediately tackled for no gain.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Most of the firefighters seen in the film are the same crews who tackled the blazes at Paradise.
—Andy Hazel, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Of course, Notre Dame almost got pressure from a four-man rush a second time, but Donovan Hinish got tackled on Texas A&M’s game-winning touchdown.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Rueben Bain and Chase Smith tackled him 2 yards short of the line to gain.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Mukuba streaked down the left sideline before being tackled by a sprinting Josh Simmons, but the turnover led to an Eagles touchdown drive, which cushioned their lead to 10 and effectively put a tight game out of reach.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
Decades later, documentary writer-director David Altogge tackled the subject.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
The Indians’ first scoring opportunity came thanks to their special teams when the Northwest punter bobbled the snap near midfield and was tackled before getting the punt off.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
Golden was immediately tackled for no gain.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Most of the firefighters seen in the film are the same crews who tackled the blazes at Paradise.
—Andy Hazel, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackled
Verb
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So when Patel approached the podium on Friday the stakes were obviously high.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
13 Sep. 2025
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For a year and a half, the detectives first approached a large volume of low-match DNA results which could be traced back to existing American family trees.—
Claire Lempert,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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In short, the massive popularity of its original anime ‘80s run wasn’t matched by its merchandising, and that’s something that is now being belatedly addressed.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Following Morton’s video clip, the singer addressed her son’s claims in a public statement on her Instagram Stories.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Despite personality friction within the reggae-assimilating band even after decades of inactivity as a unit, The Police successfully undertook a lucrative reunion world tour from 2007-2008 that reportedly earned the group over $360 million, becoming one of the highest grossing tours of all-time.—
Mike Alleyne,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Minorhad its premiere in Vienna, as the Montgolfier brothers undertook the first manned balloon trip in Paris, and as the Continental Army fought British soldiers in North America.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Captured on live television, rioters attacked the Capitol and breached the Senate floor.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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In 1986, Iranian warplanes attacked Emirati oil platforms off the coast of the capital, Abu Dhabi.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jake followed in his parents' footsteps and pursued a career in acting.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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He was pursued by NHL teams, with the Oilers winning the player.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Tackled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackled. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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