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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There is something about that scene that nails the nuance of being gutted by the crimes of powerful, entitled men.

— Beandrea July, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026
Baleaf consistently nails budget-friendly performance wear, and these capris are no exception.

— Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026

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Freddy regularly posts photos on social media with emojis covering his face and those of his sidekicks to keep his engagement high but his personal profile low.

— Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Mass tourism does not happen because someone posts a beautiful photo.

— Thomas Despin, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

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