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
Bowen frequently posted videos of himself at tactical shooting ranges on his personal Instagram.
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Perched on a picturesque cliffside, the resort was breathtaking, but our best tactical decision was opting for adjoining rooms.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
When the chase passed NW 150th Street and Portland Avenue, a deputy unsuccessfully performed a tactical vehicle intervention, which led the woman to ram into the deputy's vehicle and continue to flee.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 1 Apr. 2026
That leaves open the possibility that any outreach could be tactical, fragmented, or even contradictory.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Perched on a picturesque cliffside, the resort was breathtaking, but our best tactical decision was opting for adjoining rooms.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
When the chase passed NW 150th Street and Portland Avenue, a deputy unsuccessfully performed a tactical vehicle intervention, which led the woman to ram into the deputy's vehicle and continue to flee.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 1 Apr. 2026
That leaves open the possibility that any outreach could be tactical, fragmented, or even contradictory.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactical
Adjective
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Extra points Eric Musselman will need to be more prudent in the transfer portal.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Congress enacted a good-faith and largely prudent updating of Social Security.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Pangan, 28, who lives in Torrance, felt confused that her friend who lives in Orange County was able to get desirable cheap tickets for swimming, track and tennis.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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In the case of the Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE, that blend starts at $75,200, and easily approaches $100,000 if one adds all of the desirable amenities.—
John Scott Lewinski,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Diaz-Balart of Miami is among the Republicans now doubting redistricting is wise.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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David Schulte had helped other cities remove terrain and encourage water-wise sod installations, like a Tahoma 31 Bermuda grass blend.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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What is expected to be the biggest gathering of possible Democratic 2028 presidential hopefuls is set to happen at the convention for the National Action Network, an organization dedicated to fighting for civil rights and equality.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 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 Apr. 2026.
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