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
Democratic lawmakers and immigration advocates have criticized the rapid deployment of ICE officers and Border Patrol agents, as well as the officers' tactics to control crowds and conduct arrests.
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Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 27 Jan. 2026
In a lengthy Instagram post, supermodel Bella Hadid called for the abolition of ICE, strongly criticizing their aggressive tactics.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Russia has been improving its drone technology and tactics, striking Ukraine with increasing success.
—Kamila Hrabchuk, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The court ordered agents to desist pepper-spraying nonviolent observers and using other controversial tactics.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 27 Jan. 2026
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Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 27 Jan. 2026
In a lengthy Instagram post, supermodel Bella Hadid called for the abolition of ICE, strongly criticizing their aggressive tactics.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Russia has been improving its drone technology and tactics, striking Ukraine with increasing success.
—Kamila Hrabchuk, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The court ordered agents to desist pepper-spraying nonviolent observers and using other controversial tactics.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactic
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Other agencies that currently rely on the VSL in areas from highway safety to consumer product regulation ought to revisit whether their methods truly serve the public interest.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Vote as many times as you’d like until then without using bots or any other artificial methods of voting.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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What remains, the thick, black, and dense oil, required special techniques to be brought to the surface.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The late Sam Arnold, owner of The Fort restaurant, was known for using novel recipes and techniques, such as adding vanilla for depth of flavor and cracked ice to keep the meat moist.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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The future performance of any investment or wealth management strategy, including those recommended by us, may not be profitable or suitable or prove successful.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Riva is focused on refining Saks’ and Neiman’s buying strategy including assortment selection, category performance, sell-through and replenishment.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
23 Jan. 2026
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In some ways, Australia’s challenge with dingoes is not dissimilar to issues elsewhere, for example Japan’s attempts to hold bears at bay, or India’s problem with lions.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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No one wants to degrade this Fourth Amendment right, not in this way.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Tactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactic. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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