tacks (up)

Definition of tacks (up)next
present tense third-person singular of tack (up)

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Verb
  • Avots nails the physical awkwardness of Semjonova’s frame, playing her as uncomfortable even on the basketball court.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 2 June 2026
  • Set the scene If first impressions matter, Four Seasons Resort Langkawi absolutely nails it.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Hegseth frequently posts images and videos of himself working out on social media.
    Paula Chesley, STAT, 3 June 2026
  • The Indianapolis Colts, for example, have been back and forth on the Pride Month celebration posts the past two years.
    Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
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“Tacks (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacks%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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