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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
With her career flashing before her eyes, Anne begins using questionable tactics to save her film.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
Several nonprofit organizations also said last year that OpenAI was using intimidation tactics to silence them over their concerns.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Murad Awawdeh, president and CEO of the New York Immigration Coalition, also spoke and highlighted that several of the immigration tactics being discussed were taking place right at the location of the event.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
Forming alliances is now Survivor 101, but at the time, colluding to control the vote was a surprising—and controversial—tactic.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
Several nonprofit organizations also said last year that OpenAI was using intimidation tactics to silence them over their concerns.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Murad Awawdeh, president and CEO of the New York Immigration Coalition, also spoke and highlighted that several of the immigration tactics being discussed were taking place right at the location of the event.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
Forming alliances is now Survivor 101, but at the time, colluding to control the vote was a surprising—and controversial—tactic.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactic
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That trustworthiness is further strengthened by understanding how digital health research differs from traditional methods.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Soaking sunflower seeds before planting can help with germination as this method softens the naturally hard outer layer of the seed.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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Machine learning is a technique that has been used for over 20 years to improve demand forecasting and inventory planning.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The potatoes are parcooked in the microwave, then finished in a grill basket, a technique that impressed our test kitchen with its simplicity.—
Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
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The strategy has already proven effective for other retail categories.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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The real test is whether those investments are pursued as isolated initiatives or as parts of one coherent strategy for managing growth in volatility while earning customer trust.—
Marcus Balzereit,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The bottoms don’t just feel more elegant, but are a quick way to make outfits appear upscale whether they’re styled with a T-shirt and sneakers or a button-up shirt and ballet flats.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Either way, grab a drink or coffee at the lobby bar or stroll an expansive veranda outfitted with fire pits, walking paths, and the aforementioned ocean view before your room is ready.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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“Tactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactic. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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