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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
One night after a federal agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis, hundreds gathered in Monument Circle both to mourn her death and to call for an end to the presidential administration's aggressive anti-immigration tactics.
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Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 9 Jan. 2026
Banning that questionable tactic notably led to a reduction in killings by police.
—Ben Jones, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Novig, a prediction market platform that exists in a regulatory outer space that is neither state nor federal, directs people in need of help to a video game addiction group rather than a gambling one, presumably as another tactic to avoid explicit association with gambling.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Kyle goes to prison in what appears to be a selfless act to protect the Kingstown Police Department from the prosecution at the risk of their unscrupulous tactics being exposed, and protecting his brother Mike.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
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Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 9 Jan. 2026
Banning that questionable tactic notably led to a reduction in killings by police.
—Ben Jones, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Novig, a prediction market platform that exists in a regulatory outer space that is neither state nor federal, directs people in need of help to a video game addiction group rather than a gambling one, presumably as another tactic to avoid explicit association with gambling.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Kyle goes to prison in what appears to be a selfless act to protect the Kingstown Police Department from the prosecution at the risk of their unscrupulous tactics being exposed, and protecting his brother Mike.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactic
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Now, for about five years, she's adopted the method for herself.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The farmers also pitched in with efforts of their own, including adjusting fertilizer methods, controlling soil erosion and increasing on-site water retention.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The spa Asian—specifically, Balinese—influences are again evident in the decor, massage techniques, and ingredients used at the 30,000-square-foot Mandara Spa, the Atlantis location of the beloved wellness brand that operates at resorts around the world and on Norwegian Cruise Line sailings.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Italian brands are prized not just for tomato variety, but for techniques that minimize time between harvest and processing and emphasize balanced flavor.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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California’s State Controller Malia Cohen brought a statewide perspective on fiscal leadership, accountability and strategies that strengthen communities, including those in the San Fernando Valley.—
Marianne Love,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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My focus will be on driving thoughtful growth anchored in the brand’s core values — preserving its femininity, strength and emotion — while shaping a clear offering and business strategy for the future.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Survey respondents shared multiple ways that unemployment can have a negative impact including cancelling dates for financial reasons and hesitating to even ask someone out at all.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2026
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The best coaches play the underdog card the way Thelonious Monk tickled the ivories.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Tactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactic. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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