tacks (up)

present tense third-person singular of tack (up)

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Verb
  • Director Paul Weiland, who lived out the exact same bar-mitzvah scenario his protagonist does, nails the specifics of a summer that, for better and for worse, remains ingrained into the national psyche.
    Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026
  • Every year, Michaels nails the gothic aesthetic for its Halloween lineup—and this year, there are a few different hauntingly historic collections to browse.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Those wanting to monitor NDS’s output can always follow this Bluesky account, which posts an update any time a federal domain is registered or removed.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026
  • Each year around July 4, the American Legion posts flags outside businesses and homes in Culbertson, including Hansen’s home.
    Corey Williams, Los Angeles Times, 30 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 4 Jul. 2026.

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