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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
The chairman said the operation included deception and suppression tactics to ensure the safety of the U.S. aircraft.
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Luis Martinez, ABC News, 22 June 2025
The chain also has been making changes to combat card skimming, which is a tactic used by thieves to steal credit card information by installing official-looking devices over the existing devices at self-checkout stations, per ABC affiliate WSET.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 21 June 2025
The arrest, which went viral, is the latest standoff between federal agents and Democratic officials opposed to the Trump administration's tactics to detain mass numbers of immigrants.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 21 June 2025
This underscores the complexity, as acquiring such high-authority external validation often lies beyond typical SEO tactics.
—Anton Kovalchuk, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Luis Martinez, ABC News, 22 June 2025
The chain also has been making changes to combat card skimming, which is a tactic used by thieves to steal credit card information by installing official-looking devices over the existing devices at self-checkout stations, per ABC affiliate WSET.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 21 June 2025
The arrest, which went viral, is the latest standoff between federal agents and Democratic officials opposed to the Trump administration's tactics to detain mass numbers of immigrants.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 21 June 2025
This underscores the complexity, as acquiring such high-authority external validation often lies beyond typical SEO tactics.
—Anton Kovalchuk, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactic
Noun
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By eliminating traditional cooling methods, Shell has significantly reduced energy demand while boosting efficiency.—
Kathleen Abbott,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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In this case, using a dry cloth without a solution is a better cleaning method.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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By developing their washing techniques in Miami, brands regain control of their designs and can take their recipes to any vendor in any country with technological capabilities.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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Using this cap-relief technique, his salary will now be stretched over the next five seasons at $22.5 million each year.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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This marks a globalization of the strategy and represents of the company’s first major advertising tie-ups with any European entity.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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The platform offers SMBs a wide range of capabilities—from developing strategies in sales, marketing, and finance, to predictive analytics, industry-specific key performance indicators, and real-time economic scenario comparisons.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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Make your own watch classes that include taking one home begin at about $2,000 and run all the way the over $19,000 for the tourbillion.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Tactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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