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

Famously, Hathaway was far down on the casting wish list for the role of fashion neophyte Andrea Sachs, so this timeless performance is nothing if not a testament to what happens when an eternal theater kid tackles a role with something to prove. —Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026

Senators voted unanimously Thursday to ban themselves from participating in prediction markets as Congress tackles the ethics of the novel platforms. —Matthew Choi, Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2026

It is believed to have a dark edge to it the way Wednesday tackles the Addams Family lore. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026

Now Durnell is at the center of a Supreme Court case to be argued on April 27 that tackles whether Monsanto can be sued for failing to warn of cancer risks from glyphosate. —Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026

Elraglusib tackles pancreatic cancer differently. —Eva Flowe april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026

Plastic-free Natural Deodorant tackles odor with magnesium, zinc, and bamboo powder for long-lasting protection -- even through heat and workouts. —ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026

Or backup tackle in case Pro Bowl tackles Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater aren’t sound to start the season after suffering season-ending ankle and knee injuries, respectively, in 2025. —Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026

Starting left guard Ben Powers is entering the final year of his deal, and tackles Garett Bolles and Mike McGlinchey have both cleared 30. —Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026