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)
• focussing (on)
• falling (to)
• concentrating (on)
• buckling (down to)
• settling (down)
• lighting into
• plunging (in)
• zeroing (in on)
• knuckling down (to)
• pitching in
• 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

Jacobs was asked about his candour when tackling tough subjects like drugs, plastic surgery and leaving New York. —Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025

Here, tackling a masterpiece felt like a more complex, more nerve-wracking experience. —Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025

Paper towels are a household staple and for good reason—they're convenient, disposable, and perfect for tackling spills in a hurry. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025

The Eddie Bauer Men’s Rainier Pants and Magcomsen Women’s UPF 50+ Lightweight Jacket, on sale for $39 and $26, respectively, are also great options for tackling the trails. —Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025