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something done to achieve a particular goal
Toddlers use a lot of different tactics to try to get what they want.
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Recent Examples of tactic
Some of those tactics included TSA-like screenings for attendees, and the cancellation of a large watch party that takes place outside of the stadium.
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Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 9 June 2026
When the president’s immigration enforcement tactics wreaked havoc on everyday life in America’s cities, GOP lawmakers were mum.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
But this is no book on tactics.
—Leander Schaerlaeckens
june 8, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Use several of these effective nonchemical weed control tactics in tandem to take back your lawn.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
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Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 9 June 2026
When the president’s immigration enforcement tactics wreaked havoc on everyday life in America’s cities, GOP lawmakers were mum.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
But this is no book on tactics.
—Leander Schaerlaeckens
june 8, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Use several of these effective nonchemical weed control tactics in tandem to take back your lawn.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tactic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactic
Noun
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Since then, the state has executed six other inmates with the method, and Louisiana has used it once.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The most common method is IP address detection.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Elite academy instructors began translating the latest sports science data and techniques, analysing world-class matches from overseas to improve their players, according to North Korean media.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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So who better to analyze the technique of these two spectacular over-the-fence head butts than Huson, right?—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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No matter the motivation or trading strategy, going short is a bet that a stock will decline in price.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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In general, Stearns’ strategy is a wise one.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Just the way his approach is getting better and better every day.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski shouted two words — the first of which didn’t appear to be fit for print — and strode off the mound, the icy expression on his face frozen in place all the way to the dugout.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Tactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactic. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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