tactic

noun

Definition of tacticnext
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 Netanyahu has a long history of employing such tactics and did so again during the Gaza war. — Dafna H. Rand, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026 Cockburn describes an emerging playbook in which developers use intimidation tactics to blunt democratic opposition. — Rana Mitter, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 Those technologies and tactics are spreading to other oil-rich regions of the globe. — Amy Myers Jaffe, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026 With the help of Keeley Jones, Rebecca Welton, Leslie Higgins, Coach Beard and newcomer Tanya Reynolds, the former United States football and now UK football coach will navigate new waters with the same team-building tactics. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tactic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactic
  1. method
  2. technique
  3. strategy
  4. way
Noun
  • Another method of maintaining cybersecurity is a bit more rigid.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • Most real-world cybercrime still relies on easier and cheaper methods, such as exploiting software vulnerabilities, stealing credentials, phishing, malware and ransomware.
    — Chetan Jaiswal, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Definition of method
Noun
  • With all of our efficiency tools and techniques, one of the most underutilized yet consistent sources of return on investment is recovery.
    — Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Qiu was known for research working with a cutting-edge technique known as base editing to make custom treatments for children with rare diseases.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Definition of technique
Noun
  • Both of those strategies are very reasonable and appropriate and even data-driven.
    — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026
  • At the same time, the term won't be so long as to prevent a savings strategy shift as soon as next summer.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of strategy
Noun
  • The next day, make your way to the river—there are a few punting stations surrounding the park.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The league will also shrink in some ways, including moving from 14 events per year to 10 – five team and five individual events that will take place all over the world.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of way

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“Tactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactic. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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