as in prudent
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
made the tactical move of becoming friendly with the journalism teacher, hoping that this would get him appointed editor of the school newspaper
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Recent Examples of tactical
Instead of focusing only on scoring, players say the sport rewards fans who pay attention to everything happening in between goals — the build up, passing, defending, goalkeeper play and tactical movement.
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Alexa Stone
june 9, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
His job was to protect these tactical nuclear weapons and the F-16s on base.
—Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
There is a robust subgenre of soccer books dedicated just to those tactical renewals.
—Leander Schaerlaeckens
june 8, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
For me, choosing not to disembark and stay onboard during port stops started as a tactical decision.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
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Alexa Stone
june 9, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
His job was to protect these tactical nuclear weapons and the F-16s on base.
—Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
There is a robust subgenre of soccer books dedicated just to those tactical renewals.
—Leander Schaerlaeckens
june 8, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
For me, choosing not to disembark and stay onboard during port stops started as a tactical decision.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactical
Adjective
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Would taking his advice be prudent or practical?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
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Consulting a professional arborist may be prudent before making significant cuts.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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And the list of desirable veterans is plentiful.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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Handmade goods have never been more desirable.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Lundgren shares some wise words about how being a man is more than muscles, and about getting in front of himself — which doesn't make sense at the time, but will later.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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This being Maine, a few wise alecks believed Bangor Black Flies would be a fitting name.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Hunters often lit blazing fires, which disoriented and frightened the elk, and as many animals as possible were killed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The case initially iwas nvestigated as a possible drowning.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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What’s depicted focuses on the advances these early feminists made at the school and in society, and the personal tensions between the relentlessly radical Marks and the more politic Woolley.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Florida has had enough of pettiness, politic stunts and petulance.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Tactical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactical. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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