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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
All of this has just been ways to use pressure tactics to make broadcasters who say unkind things about the president pay a price.
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Josef Adalian, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
In Iran, swarm tactics overwhelm air defenses.
—Pat Ryan, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
One key tactic the Germans learned from Americans was that American sports reporting and sensationalizing was meant to show bravado, while the Nazi variant was deliberately used to numb and mislead.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
During Musk’s deposition, OpenAI’s lawyers revealed a likely tactic in fighting against Musk’s lawsuit.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
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Josef Adalian, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
In Iran, swarm tactics overwhelm air defenses.
—Pat Ryan, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
One key tactic the Germans learned from Americans was that American sports reporting and sensationalizing was meant to show bravado, while the Nazi variant was deliberately used to numb and mislead.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
During Musk’s deposition, OpenAI’s lawyers revealed a likely tactic in fighting against Musk’s lawsuit.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactic
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As The Athletic reported on Rosenior’s departure last week, Chelsea’s players not only lost trust in his methods, but were also divided among themselves over what was going on.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Students and professionals who learn to use advanced tools will accelerate, while those who rely on older methods will fall behind.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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His modest production is a concern, but speed and athletic ability can’t be taught; technique can.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Because his pass-rushing technique is outstanding.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Millions of Americans are turning to AI chatbots for help with their finances, asking about budgets, debt payoff plans, retirement strategies and investment options.—
Michelle Singletary,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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So no matter what, the strategy is to save enough gas to take as little as possible on the final pit stop of the day.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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In fact, going all the way back to 2010, more than half of large cap money managers underperformed the S&P 500.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fan-favorite players find ways to shine from the depths of the later rounds.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Tactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactic. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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