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
Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
In addition to the components that make up the sports plan, the sports and news option tacks on CNBC, Fox News Channel, MS NOW, CNN, CSPAN, Bloomberg and Fox Business.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
Customers will also find necessities such as threads, stretcher bars, tacks, scissors and a selection of self-finishing items.
—Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
The new deal tacks on an additional four years, and $106 million of new money.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Scrub the tacks, then wipe clean with a damp cloth and dry the area thoroughly.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
Made from 100 percent cotton, the high-rise, wide, straight leg jean boasts finished seams and bar tacks.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
As bulletin board material, this is was not worth two thumb tacks.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
Heavy-hitter family offices frequently take multiple tacks when investing in sports.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 14 Nov. 2025
Noun
Celebrity nail artist Brittney Boyce uses CND’s Kiss From a Rose for the base, and tacks on a cross at the center of each nail.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
In addition to the components that make up the sports plan, the sports and news option tacks on CNBC, Fox News Channel, MS NOW, CNN, CSPAN, Bloomberg and Fox Business.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
Customers will also find necessities such as threads, stretcher bars, tacks, scissors and a selection of self-finishing items.
—Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
The new deal tacks on an additional four years, and $106 million of new money.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Scrub the tacks, then wipe clean with a damp cloth and dry the area thoroughly.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
Made from 100 percent cotton, the high-rise, wide, straight leg jean boasts finished seams and bar tacks.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
As bulletin board material, this is was not worth two thumb tacks.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
Heavy-hitter family offices frequently take multiple tacks when investing in sports.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tacks
Noun
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There are several methods to consider, depending on factors like your plan for the space after removal and your budget.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Co-founder Gabriel Saragovia, a civil engineer turned first-time hotelier, sought to make the unique oasis accessible to outside visitors, but only through sustainable methods.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The holder clips right to your pack or waders and keeps everything in a neat, easy-to-dispense stack.—
Francesca Krempa,
Outside,
23 Dec. 2025
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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
Noun
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The work includes repairing the bridge deck, approaches and structures, as well as installing a new deck overly and replacing expansion joints.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Straight-line winds from central Pennsylvania to central Louisiana will rush in as the middle of the week approaches, putting 27 million people at risk.—
Kathryn Prociv,
NBC news,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Row nails the kind of minimalism that feels both deliberate and easy; Khaite balances modern sensibility with timeless tailoring; Loro Piana transforms the most basic essentials into quietly exceptional objects.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Matas Vokietaitis has two buckets, Jordan Pope nails a 3-pointer, and Texas is off to the hot start that head coach Sean Miller wants.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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From hidden storage to natural materials, here are a few design strategies that experts recommend for a cleaner, more calming room.—
Adrienne Jordan,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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This is no longer the case, as companies like Foodbuy have expanded the role of procurement through advanced strategies and strong supplier partnerships.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The experiments were conducted at ORNL’s Spallation Neutron Source, where scientists used advanced neutron-scattering techniques to observe both the atomic structure and the motion of atoms inside the material.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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At Kakō and Saki, guests feast on seasonal Japanese ingredients highlighting traditional and modern techniques.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Pocket Grip also features a central hex drive that clamps a standard hex bit.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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The device, which clamps onto the line just above the hook and pairs zinc and graphite in seawater, creates a small electric field about the size of a beachball around the hook, and rattles approaching sharks.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Small ships like this one remain one of the most effective—and intimate—ways of accessing the twists and turns of the Amazon Basin, allowing vessels to moor in remote riverine communities and forests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Researchers from the Texas Center for Superconductivity (TcSUH) and the University of Houston (UH) have achieved a breakthrough that could lead to newer ways of generating, transmitting, and storing energy.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Tacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacks. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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