tacks (up)

present tense third-person singular of tack (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tacks (up)
Verb
  • Each actress nails the comedic timing – and the accented English that flows with the cadence of their mother tongues.
    Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The Adidas Handball Spezial nails a mix of iconic Adidas design and subtle trend twist, perfect for strolling city streets or travel days.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • He’s cultivated a large online following, hosts a podcast that amplifies his policy message, and posts Trump-style memes and rapid-fire videos that mock conservative governors and highlight California’s progressive policies.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
  • But the public doesn’t need to file a FOIA to find out that information; the school freely posts it online.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Tacks (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacks%20%28up%29. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

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