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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 attacks mirror tactics earlier used by Iran.
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ABC News, 15 June 2026
The tactic saved the banking industry, but the great railway boom was over, and there was no reprieve for the gullible souls who had been drawn into it.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Despite the agency's aggressive tactics to accomplish this — including arresting immigrants inside immigration courts — the quota was never met.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 15 June 2026
Peacock is also switching tactics from past channels’ campaigns for espionage series.
—Whitney Friedlander, Variety, 14 June 2026
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ABC News, 15 June 2026
The tactic saved the banking industry, but the great railway boom was over, and there was no reprieve for the gullible souls who had been drawn into it.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Despite the agency's aggressive tactics to accomplish this — including arresting immigrants inside immigration courts — the quota was never met.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 15 June 2026
Peacock is also switching tactics from past channels’ campaigns for espionage series.
—Whitney Friedlander, Variety, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactic
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In a crew filled with people convinced of the superiority of their own methods, Cooper just wants to look at peacocks, call his grandma, and engage in some PG-13 flirting with fellow innocent oddball Kat.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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SpaceX exposure in other portfolios While SpaceX will be fast-tracked into some indexes that are popular choices in retirement accounts, there are also other methods for getting access in standard brokerage accounts.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Diaphragmatic breathing, also known as belly or abdominal breathing, is a deep breathing technique that helps stretch and lengthen the pelvic floor muscles.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
9 Dec. 2025
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The cleaning techniques vary widely since some can be washed at home, while others require dry cleaning.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2025
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My strategy was to come in and play like the super messy black hole.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
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Aside from understanding the neuroscience behind cannabis habits, a fuller picture may help inform responsible drug usage, as well as prevention and treatment strategies.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
11 Dec. 2025
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In any case, the recent discovery suggests the only way to avoid some mosasaurs was to stay out of the water altogether.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
12 Dec. 2025
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Tactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactic. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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