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

For these more demanding tasks, the K70 offers a full-coverage cleaning mode that tackles floors, walls, waterlines and slopes. — New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026

In the special, James tackles her exploits in dating, feminism and finances. — Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026

Told through a kaleidoscopic structure and a humanist lens over 15 years, Ben Hicks’ debut feature tackles these concerns in a miraculous manner. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026

Camp and Rodriguez’s Martian Manhunter tackles these themes by positioning real-world horror in a visual fever dream. — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026

For the first time, Europe has voted on a text that tackles Islamist entryism and the Muslim Brotherhood. — Tyler Speicher, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

When Carla and Johnny get there, Gabe literally runs away from them, but Johnny tackles him. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

Defensive back Michael Patterson tackles tight end Juice Vereen short of the marker. — Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 15 Oct. 2026

The latest Chicago Media Report tackles Mike Ditka's impact on The Score, a morning show host exit at WBEZ, the latest radio station rankings and more. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026