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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
In recent weeks, a growing number of Russian troops have advanced into Pokrovsk, with small groups using infiltration tactics to penetrate into the heart of the city, according to both Ukrainian and Russian military analysts.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
As such, each would get a slightly different version of the exact same marketing tactic from each company, slightly refitted to best suit the medium.
—William Jones, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
The Stirling Castle will now take a leading role in testing and refining minehunting tactics developed under the Royal Navy’s Mine Hunting Capability Programme, which is gradually replacing older Sandown and Hunt-class vessels, reported The Defense Post.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
The confluence of pro-employee cultural forces and shaky economics in the media business inspired many employees to form unions or deploy more aggressive union tactics.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
As such, each would get a slightly different version of the exact same marketing tactic from each company, slightly refitted to best suit the medium.
—William Jones, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
The Stirling Castle will now take a leading role in testing and refining minehunting tactics developed under the Royal Navy’s Mine Hunting Capability Programme, which is gradually replacing older Sandown and Hunt-class vessels, reported The Defense Post.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
The confluence of pro-employee cultural forces and shaky economics in the media business inspired many employees to form unions or deploy more aggressive union tactics.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactic
Noun
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Researchers have demonstrated that aqueous zinc-ion batteries can offer long-term cycling stability and higher energy density with a new method.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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From there, make a deposit with a secure payment method, like a credit card.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Hadsel follows similar techniques to teach Splash in his home swimming pool.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
11 Nov. 2025
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Lin and her fellow researchers create adaptability in the garments by using velcro or metal snaps in place of standard stitching techniques; that in mind, a designer can use those snaps to detach or reattach pieces of the garment depending on the need.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Their decision has highlighted deep divisions over legislative priorities and political strategy as lawmakers scramble to resolve the shutdown and address its nationwide consequences.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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What happened next, this time, was strange, and not uniformly validating for the Democrats’ strategy.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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On Friday night the Supreme Court granted the request to block full SNAP payments as the case works its way through the courts.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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And the biggest November snowfall ever recorded in the city is 12 inches, all the way back in 1895.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Tactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactic. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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