TACKS (UP) Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

tacks (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of tack (up)

as in nails

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Thomas is anxious, but with death looming, Vision finally nails the conversation he’s been practicing by investing it with real emotion, conviction, and support.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
Diego Cardoso, the culinary director for the museum, developed a menu that nails the balance of high-low.

— Khushbu Shah, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026

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