tacks (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of tack (up)
as in nails

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  1. nails
  2. posts
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  • And then there’s the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, which basically nails the federal government for not consulting with the county or state on the project.
    — Nick Bhasin, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • Most anti-theft bags lean practical first and stylish second, but this Vantamo crescent bag nails both equally.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026
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  • The results come as Walmart posts a stretch of solid growth, fueled by gains in segments like pickup and delivery, its third-party marketplace, and advertising.
    — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Yockey posts videos of her adventures with Vava on Instagram, from their coffee shop walks to home piano concerts to cuddles with Yockey's cat, Tito.
    — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
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“Tacks (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacks%20%28up%29. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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