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
Fuqua’s focus is on the music, with songwriting, video production and choreography scenes, and full-length live performances tackled with staggering precision by Jaafar Jackson, who also sensitively delivers Michael’s repressed anguish in confrontational scenes with his father.
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Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Another researcher, Stéphane Potier, tackled Ulrich von Ensingen’s early-15th-century ground plan of an octagonal tower at Strasbourg.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
More recently, Google’s AI research division DeepMind has also tackled the sport.
—Matt O’Brien, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The apartment was evacuated as crews tackled the two-alarm fire and worked to extinguish the flames.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Security immediately tackled a suspect to the ground, but the would-be leader of Iran seemed confused by the fray.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
Goodwin raced outside and tackled Barisone, holding him down until police arrived.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Deputy Prosecutor Arturo Balcazar tackled Weston to avoid a confrontation.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
Disney Channel alum Dylan Sprouse reportedly held a trespasser at gunpoint outside his Los Angeles home early Friday and tackled the man before authorities arrived at the scene.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Another researcher, Stéphane Potier, tackled Ulrich von Ensingen’s early-15th-century ground plan of an octagonal tower at Strasbourg.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
More recently, Google’s AI research division DeepMind has also tackled the sport.
—Matt O’Brien, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The apartment was evacuated as crews tackled the two-alarm fire and worked to extinguish the flames.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Security immediately tackled a suspect to the ground, but the would-be leader of Iran seemed confused by the fray.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
Goodwin raced outside and tackled Barisone, holding him down until police arrived.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Deputy Prosecutor Arturo Balcazar tackled Weston to avoid a confrontation.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
Disney Channel alum Dylan Sprouse reportedly held a trespasser at gunpoint outside his Los Angeles home early Friday and tackled the man before authorities arrived at the scene.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackled
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In the draft room, Bisciotti looked nervous as the pick approached, worried another team — or even his own GM — might snag Randall.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Bo Erickson | Reuters A source who was attending the event, and was briefed by Secret Service after the shooting, told CNBC’s Eamon Javers that a man with a shotgun had approached metal detectors and was shot by Secret Service agents.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2026
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Scott Dochterman grades the pick Baltimore addressed its porous pass rush (30 sacks last year) by signing Trey Hendrickson this offseason.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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In a message addressed to residents of southern Lebanon, IDF Arabic-language spokesman Avichay Adraee warned that Israeli troops continued to maintain their positions in southern Lebanon amid the current truce, which is set to expire Sunday.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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In 1811 it was converted into a hotel and became the go-to destination for those on the Grand Tour, the journey across continental Europe that young aristocrats undertook to perfect their education.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The tactic appears to have backfired, however, after Democrats successfully undertook the same strategy in California and later Virginia, which, along with Utah, have adopted new maps giving them 10 additional seats.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2026
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When the newlyweds arrive home, they are attacked by Naz and his henchman (played by Matt Willig).—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
27 Apr. 2026
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On Friday, April 24, cattle breeder Santiago Barrero San Román was attacked by the bull at the San Marcos Festival in the remote southern Spanish town of Beas de Segura, according to El País, ABC and La Razón.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Tackled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackled. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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