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
Manufacturers use several tactics to block consumers and third-party repair shops from fixing their products.
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Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy, Fortune, 25 May 2026
The Serbian president has faced international scrutiny for his hard-line tactics against the demonstrators in the last year, including arbitrary arrests and use of excessive force.
—Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Shine a light on control tactics as the sun aligns with Neptune.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 24 May 2026
And if Iran’s proxies decide to employ similar tactics in the Red Sea, the damage could be far worse.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
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Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy, Fortune, 25 May 2026
The Serbian president has faced international scrutiny for his hard-line tactics against the demonstrators in the last year, including arbitrary arrests and use of excessive force.
—Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Shine a light on control tactics as the sun aligns with Neptune.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 24 May 2026
And if Iran’s proxies decide to employ similar tactics in the Red Sea, the damage could be far worse.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactic
Noun
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Show the method, clean up the weak point, and let consistent craft build trust.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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Treatment includes organic methods like neem and horticultural oils, as well as chemical fungicides, both of which should be applied early in the growing season for maximum effectiveness.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
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Our residents have perfected techniques to help save lives of people, animals and the environment.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Nervous system regulation has become the dominant wellness conversation of 2026, and one free, 19-second technique keeps coming up as the entry point.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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No matter the motivation or trading strategy, going short is a bet that a stock will decline in price.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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In general, Stearns’ strategy is a wise one.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Just the way his approach is getting better and better every day.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski shouted two words — the first of which didn’t appear to be fit for print — and strode off the mound, the icy expression on his face frozen in place all the way to the dugout.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Tactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactic. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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