as in methods
the means or procedure for doing something
this clearly isn't working, so let's take a different tack in trying to solve the problem
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Recent Examples of tacks
Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
Thus far the Army has provided 37,800 feet of HESCO barriers, 400 super tacks, 112,000 sandbags and 25,000 feet of polyethylene sheeting.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
People have forgotten how to read the text for the text, how to engage the text in a really boring, brass-tacks way.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
Thus far the Army has provided 37,800 feet of HESCO barriers, 400 super tacks, 112,000 sandbags and 25,000 feet of polyethylene sheeting.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tacks
Noun
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His methods will not be well-received, especially right away by some people.—
Alamin Yohannes,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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And, one assistant coach added, defenses seem to be signaling less or using more subtle methods of communication.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The carry handles each have a magnetic piece that then clips together to form a single bar to grasp.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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For messing up, Martha clips Gabriel’s wings, forcing him to live life as a human, with a new casual wardrobe to match and a taste for fast food.—
Michael Rechtshaffen,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As fall approaches and gala and awards seasons pick up speed, here’s to many more glamorous goth looks.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
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Mowing height matters, especially as winter approaches.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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SpaceX’s Starship nails 11th test flight SpaceX’s Starship, the biggest and most powerful spacecraft ever launched, successfully completed its 11th test flight, bringing the company closer to sending humans to other worlds.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Endless Space 2 nails the basics of the genre and then stacks plenty of distinct elements on top to create something that’s memorable.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Instructor George Bullette, Senior Center Board President, brings years of poker experience and will guide you through basic rules and strategies in a real game setting.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Modern warfare increasingly depends on neuroscientific findings to help determine the best ways to train soldiers, defend populations against disinformation, and manage deterrence strategies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Published in Environmental and Biogeochemical Processes, the work investigated the suitability of boron isotope fingerprinting techniques for studying glass dissolution mechanisms, focussing on solid-state diffusion processes during boron release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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On the comfort front, Artistic Milliners’ Lounge Edit utilizes new fibers and weaving techniques to create fabrics that are soft and drape beautifully.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Here, Lloyd clamps a muzzle — part fetish club, part Bane — over Lucky’s mouth while Pozzo pushes him in a wheelchair (the actor, Michael Patrick Thornton, uses a chair).—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Modern warfare increasingly depends on neuroscientific findings to help determine the best ways to train soldiers, defend populations against disinformation, and manage deterrence strategies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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In what ways will his grief manifest this season, and what role will his struggle with sobriety play in his emotional journey?—
Alamin Yohannes,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Tacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacks. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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