tacks (up)

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

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Verb
  • McHale nails the role of mediator and doesn’t sacrifice any dignity in the process.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Akers nails 1970s New York’s glitz and grime as Bernie interviews an assortment of renowned chefs, fellow critics, criminals as well as Tirel’s business associates and son, Henri, who also happens to be an old flame.
    Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Miller is also a writer who posts essays and other writings on his Substack account.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Millar has a close relationship with her sister Millar shares a close bond with her sister, who often posts sweet tributes on social media.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Tacks (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacks%20%28up%29. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

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