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

Other researchers are tackling the problem from inside the cloud. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

Rather than tackling hardened residue with every scrubbing tool in your arsenal, most upkeep becomes a quick spray-and-leave step from a standing position. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026

Meanwhile, emergency services have been tackling blazes in neighboring France too, with thousands of hectares of land burned near the border with Spain, according to local authorities. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

Simpson nodded to the political difficulties of tackling immigration issues during a press conference in late June. — Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2026

Instead of tackling the waste and inefficiencies in the system, many budgets were increased by 20-40% under the current Mayor. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

Stevens has a four-pronged approach to tackling AI risks, according to her campaign. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 10 July 2026

Shortly thereafter, Moroccan player Issa Diop received a yellow card for tackling Mbappé, the first and only card of the game. — Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 9 July 2026

Coucou staff recommend tackling it with a fork and steak knife. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026