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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
By getting in early and playing the long game on the festival circuit before a summer debut, Focus was able to stage a big marketing campaign that blended old school and new school tactics.
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
Mihai is less patient with the process and rallies his community to visibly protest among other tactics.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Still, Manzo’s posture resonated with many in a region where polls show growing support for aggressive anti-crime tactics.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Davis accuses his importer rivals of benefiting from the trade tactics of these foreign governments.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 17 May 2026
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
Mihai is less patient with the process and rallies his community to visibly protest among other tactics.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Still, Manzo’s posture resonated with many in a region where polls show growing support for aggressive anti-crime tactics.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Davis accuses his importer rivals of benefiting from the trade tactics of these foreign governments.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactic
Noun
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Second, in terms of transportation methods, growing uncertainty around air travel has led European travelers to consider alternatives such as rail.—
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CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Any attempt by a participant, or any other person, to participate using more than one dog/pet, using any method, may result in disqualification by Sponsor, in its sole discretion.—
Tim McGovern,
PEOPLE,
18 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 21 May. 2026.
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