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
That task was best tackled by the great Brazilian poet Carlos Drummond de Andrade, whose tribute, published in the Jornal do Brasil, captured the nuances of the collective mood.
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Jack Lang, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The bar was set high from here, but even the best Bond games have only superficially tackled the essence of the spy fantasy.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
In Italy, prosecutors have tackled the endemic issue of undocumented workers, pursuing several brands for failing to properly audit their manufacturers, some of whom subcontracted production to sweatshops.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
In addition to Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer, which Kelley created based on Connelly’s novel The Brass Verdict, Kelley previously tackled Michael Connelly’s short story Avalon.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 May 2026
Up until kickoff, Ryan Field might be tackled with questions and concerns from neighbors not ready for change.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 26 May 2026
To fulfill their general education language requirement, the Vijums twins took American Sign Language and tackled other courses sitting across from each other in study rooms on campus, where whiteboards were their confidantes.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
Iceline Trail To have the best experience possible, the Iceline Trail is best tackled over the course of a day.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Through their Elba Hope Foundation, the couple has tackled issues including food insecurity, sustainability, and youth advocacy.
—Connor Greene, Time, 22 May 2026
Jack Lang, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The bar was set high from here, but even the best Bond games have only superficially tackled the essence of the spy fantasy.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
In Italy, prosecutors have tackled the endemic issue of undocumented workers, pursuing several brands for failing to properly audit their manufacturers, some of whom subcontracted production to sweatshops.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
In addition to Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer, which Kelley created based on Connelly’s novel The Brass Verdict, Kelley previously tackled Michael Connelly’s short story Avalon.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 May 2026
Up until kickoff, Ryan Field might be tackled with questions and concerns from neighbors not ready for change.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 26 May 2026
To fulfill their general education language requirement, the Vijums twins took American Sign Language and tackled other courses sitting across from each other in study rooms on campus, where whiteboards were their confidantes.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
Iceline Trail To have the best experience possible, the Iceline Trail is best tackled over the course of a day.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Through their Elba Hope Foundation, the couple has tackled issues including food insecurity, sustainability, and youth advocacy.
—Connor Greene, Time, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackled
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Last year, Spalding was approached at her home by Joe’s sister Margaret and volunteered a sample of her DNA.—
Ben Brachfeld,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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Now as the race approached the final backstretch, Serna was ready to pounce.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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But critics questioned if the arrangement fully addressed the core national security concerns that motivated the TikTok ban legislation in the first place because ByteDance was set to retain control of some of the US app’s operations.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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The complaint, seen by The Athletic, was accompanied by a letter addressed to California attorney general Rob Bonta.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The country's newest aircraft carrier undertook an eight-month maiden voyage in January 2024, swiftly followed by a nearly 11-month deployment.—
Steve Walsh,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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On June 4, the Princess of Wales undertook an emotional surprise visit to The Christie in Manchester, a specialist cancer center.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
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Carney said antisemites in Canada have fired bullets at Jewish schools and thrown firebombs at synagogues and attacked community centers.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Thousands of mail carriers across the United States were attacked by dogs in 2025, with Los Angeles topping the list for most attacks, according to a new report from the United States Postal Service.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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“Tackled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackled. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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