Synonyms of tackling

tackling

verb

present participle of tackle

as in approaching

to start work on energetically

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approaching
• addressing
• undertaking
• attacking
• wading (in or into)
• diving (into)
• having at
• pursuing
• going at
• facing
• sailing into
• tearing into
• pitching into
• focusing (on)
• falling (to)
• concentrating (on)
• settling (down)
• buckling (down to)
• lighting into
• plunging (in)
• knuckling down (to)
• pitching in
• zeroing (in on)
• taking up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoiding
• evading
• shunning
• playing
• messing
• lagging
• poking
• fooling
• idling
• trifling
• dawdling
• fiddling (around)
• puttering (around)
• dallying
• pottering (around)
• dillydallying
• monkeying (around)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tackling

Finally, planning and coordination are useful for tackling ambitious problems in math, programming, or any other domain. — Geoffrey Irving, Time, 3 Oct. 2026

Spain’s government on Friday lost two key votes to ratify a package of emergency measures aimed at tackling the nation’s housing affordability crisis, while protesters marched on the parliament demanding help for renters. — Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

But in typical Davies fashion, the five-hour miniseries distinguishes itself for tackling its subject so head on and with such varied and visceral feeling, as manifested especially by Cumming and David Morrissey as a pair of feuding neighbors. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

The former Lucasfilm president behind Star Wars is tackling the hot-button issue in her next chapter. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

Phillips, meanwhile, faces a double-team from a pair of offensive linemen — that is, until the former Maryland standout showcases his signature strength and bursts through the duo, tackling Walker in the backfield. — Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

The European Union announced new rules earlier this month aimed at tackling the housing crunch caused by short-term rentals in tourism hot spots. — Jamie Gray, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026

This poor-tackling defense has allowed more than 500 yards in both games. — Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

The producers on stage believe that the best way of tackling distribution issues is to understand what audience a project is for from its very inception, and keep that in mind through development and production. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026