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
Deputy Prosecutor Arturo Balcazar tackled Weston to avoid a confrontation.
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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
Boston firefighters evacuated more than two dozen patients, tackled the blaze, and then had to clear the building of smoke.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
An officer tackled Muse to the ground and a struggle ensued.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
While 20th Century did produce movies based on video games when it was owned by Fox, films such as Hitman and Assassin’s Creed, it is believed to be the first notable titled to be tackled since Disney’s acquisition.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
Third place went to The Sand Savers, who tackled beach erosion, a slow-moving but expensive crisis for coastal South Florida.
—Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
The researchers tackled this by refining neutron scattering, a technique that has been around since the 1950s.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
Like barn raisings or pub quizzes, Pynchon may be best tackled among friends, with each contributor volunteering their insights and interpretations to inspire the rest.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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
Boston firefighters evacuated more than two dozen patients, tackled the blaze, and then had to clear the building of smoke.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
An officer tackled Muse to the ground and a struggle ensued.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
While 20th Century did produce movies based on video games when it was owned by Fox, films such as Hitman and Assassin’s Creed, it is believed to be the first notable titled to be tackled since Disney’s acquisition.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
Third place went to The Sand Savers, who tackled beach erosion, a slow-moving but expensive crisis for coastal South Florida.
—Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
The researchers tackled this by refining neutron scattering, a technique that has been around since the 1950s.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
Like barn raisings or pub quizzes, Pynchon may be best tackled among friends, with each contributor volunteering their insights and interpretations to inspire the rest.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackled
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The spokesperson also said the suspect approached the officer without warning, prompting the officer to react.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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From the first shovel in the ground to the final drop of water, Brooke Woods and her family approached the project with a hands-on mindset.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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City officials have not directly addressed the governor's claims but issued a statement saying Dallas remains committed to following the law.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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But where The Pitt centered Robby’s trauma and self-loathing and spun character interactions and relationships off of it all season long, Al-Hashimi was first a riddle to be solved, then a problem to be addressed.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
17 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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Police on Friday closed Kensington Gardens, a central London park visited by thousands of tourists and local residents every day, after a group that Israel has linked to Iran posted a video claiming Israel’s nearby London embassy was going to be attacked with drones carrying dangerous substances.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The rabbi of Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow, northwest London, which was attacked by arsonists over the weekend, took to social media on Sunday to show members of his congregation gathering in his home to pray.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Tackled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackled. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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