Synonyms of tackles

tackles

verb

present tense third-person singular of tackle

as in approaches

to start work on energetically

once I clean the kitchen, I think I'll tackle the bathroom

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approaches
• undertakes
• addresses
• has at
• attacks
• dives (into)
• wades (in or into)
• pursues
• tears into
• goes at
• focuses (on)
• falls (to)
• pitches into
• sails into
• concentrates (on)
• faces
• buckles (down to)
• settles (down)
• lights into
• plunges (in)
• knuckles down (to)
• pitches in
• zeroes (in on)
• takes up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoids
• evades
• shuns
• plays
• lags
• pokes
• messes
• fools
• dawdles
• dallies
• trifles
• idles
• putters (around)
• fiddles (around)
• monkeys (around)
• potters (around)
• dillydallies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tackles

Recorded in Oxford, Mississippi over the course of a week, the record features a backing band of Josh Halper, Nick Corson, and MJ Lenderman, the latter of whom tackles drums, guitar, and backing vocals. —Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026

In the special, Guerra tackles topics including the beauty of the skip intro guy, the soundtrack to future drug commercials, and why your brain and body can’t see eye-to-eye. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 May 2026

An officer then tackles one of the men. —Daniella Silva, NBC news, 18 May 2026

The show tackles the typical college woes, along with some heavier topics. —Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026

The Spanish investigation also tackles the initial impact that caused the Ursa Major to deviate off course and list, according to the source familiar with the report. —Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 12 May 2026

Now an author and professional speaker, Snyder is releasing his book, Meetings Kinda Suck, part of the EOS Impact Library, which tackles why most meetings waste time and how leadership teams can fix them. —Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 May 2026

Fans start to notice what's happening about five seconds into it, and then another man comes up behind the fan, grabs him and tackles him into the seats. —Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026

Nathan Lane, celebrated for Tony-winning comedic roles in ‘The Producers’ and other musicals, tackles Willy Loman in a casting choice that surprised some when the revival was announced. —Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026