as in method
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
Could Idaho expect to see the same immigration enforcement tactics on its streets that the nation watched unfold in Chicago, Minneapolis and elsewhere?
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Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2026
Rhetoric and tactics; that’s what happened.
—David M. Drucker, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Much of the pro-Talarico online push centers on Crockett’s electability, a routine primary debate that grows divisive when her confrontational tactics, not her record, are targeted.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
The immigration crackdowns have become a political liability for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections, The Wall Street Journal noted, as polls show Americans souring on the administration’s maximalist enforcement tactics.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2026
Rhetoric and tactics; that’s what happened.
—David M. Drucker, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Much of the pro-Talarico online push centers on Crockett’s electability, a routine primary debate that grows divisive when her confrontational tactics, not her record, are targeted.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
The immigration crackdowns have become a political liability for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections, The Wall Street Journal noted, as polls show Americans souring on the administration’s maximalist enforcement tactics.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactic
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But global warming threw a wrench into this method.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Credit cards, debit cards and mobile payment methods are accepted.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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The agency requires its divisions, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, to train officers in de-escalation techniques and to use force only after a verbal warning, if possible, and a chance to comply.—
Natasha Korecki,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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Though the governor left little behind to solve the ultimate mystery — where the staircase led —a rare apparition surfaced from Roman Germany, preserved for 2,000 years due to the Romans’ advanced building techniques.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, the strategy reflects a broader push to diversify beyond conventional lithium-ion platforms while improving safety, cost structure, and supply chain resilience.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Crucially, community-building was never conceived as a strategy.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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The unusual building is even more complex and fascinating when viewed up close, so take time to walk all the way around it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Although he did not get paid time and a half for playing 27 holes instead of the normal 18, a healthy check will come his way Sunday afternoon if Penge can hold his position.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Tactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactic. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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