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
  • Whether Karim ever posts a second video remains anyone’s guess, but the demand from commenters is real.
    Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The prominent social media Jewish content creator frequently posts about Judaism and her religious traditions online.
    Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 1 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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