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
The sudden shift to diplomacy immediately after devastating strikes could be tactical positioning rather than sincere peace-seeking.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Narciso Barranco, a landscaper, was working outside an IHOP in Santa Ana on Saturday when he was surrounded by masked agents wearing tactical gear and U.S. Border Patrol vests, the Los Angeles Times reported.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Part of these funds will also cover the cost of the citywide tactical alerts.
—Nick Butler, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
The bomb, known as the Massive Ordnance Penetrator, had only been tested, but never used in a real-life tactical situation, experts say.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 21 June 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Narciso Barranco, a landscaper, was working outside an IHOP in Santa Ana on Saturday when he was surrounded by masked agents wearing tactical gear and U.S. Border Patrol vests, the Los Angeles Times reported.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Part of these funds will also cover the cost of the citywide tactical alerts.
—Nick Butler, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
The bomb, known as the Massive Ordnance Penetrator, had only been tested, but never used in a real-life tactical situation, experts say.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactical
Adjective
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Banning any emulsifiers that might be found to cause serious harm would be prudent, but then foods that contain them would have to be reformulated—a costly, time-consuming endeavor.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2025
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The trade Given these risks, hedging is prudent for investors with significant tech exposure, particularly those concerned about short-term volatility.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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These two effects are desirable for reducing heart health risks.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2025
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Macaluso, too, suggests that rather than fighting over redfish, sportsmen ought to expand their notions of which fish are desirable.—
Boyce Upholt,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Washington eventually adopted more sensible approaches that mobilized the resources of key allies, developed a wiser balance between conventional and nuclear tools, and assumed a less confrontational attitude toward Moscow.—
JENNIFER LIND,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Those who are successful in the job market learn how to embrace tradeoffs to make wise choices.—
Michael B. Horn,
Time,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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This finals matchup is a perfect promotional ending, with this 68-win Thunder squad showing dominance is still possible in the second-apron era and the plucky Pacers (who started the season 10-15 before finishing 50-32) reminding the masses underdog tales are still in play, too.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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This might signal that the two are also getting ready for a possible upcoming change.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
22 June 2025
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Stirring up some of the local Chicago politic mix, with the cops and more, Smollett then was put under the spotlight of a special prosecutor and hauled before the courts for allegedly playing fast and loose with the truth and his own agenda.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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Yet, while activist evangelical women worked with these groups, Schlafly’s Catholicism limited her ability to reach evangelicals who were more ambivalent about politic involvement.—
Emily Suzanne Johnson / Made By History,
TIME,
3 June 2024
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“Tactical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactical. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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