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
One in the video had on jeans, a T-shirt and a tactical vest.
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Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
The school told officials that on Monday, the boy arrived wearing a camouflage jacket, mask and tactical pants and left shortly after, the affidavit said.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 14 May 2025
The Celtics now must quickly regroup, overcome the tactical and emotional ramifications of Tatum’s injury, and fight to avoid elimination Wednesday night on their home floor.
—Zack Cox, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2025
In 1982, Israel demonstrated exceptional tactical precision in Operation Mole Cricket 19 in the Beqaa Valley in Lebanon, destroying the majority of Syrian aircraft without suffering a single loss.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
The school told officials that on Monday, the boy arrived wearing a camouflage jacket, mask and tactical pants and left shortly after, the affidavit said.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 14 May 2025
The Celtics now must quickly regroup, overcome the tactical and emotional ramifications of Tatum’s injury, and fight to avoid elimination Wednesday night on their home floor.
—Zack Cox, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2025
In 1982, Israel demonstrated exceptional tactical precision in Operation Mole Cricket 19 in the Beqaa Valley in Lebanon, destroying the majority of Syrian aircraft without suffering a single loss.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactical
Adjective
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Washington State's prudent financial governance stands in stark contrast to Washington DC's struggle with fiscal discipline.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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In each case, Simon stresses that best-available player not only is the safest approach but also the most prudent.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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There is no obvious spot for two more games on the opening weekend that would provide a desirable, exclusive TV window.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Dear Liz: My husband and I built a home on a hillside over 30 years ago in a desirable neighborhood with a beautiful view.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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The one that was pretty impactful for me at Cannes, at least life trajectory wise, probably more impactful than all of those other films, came in 2012.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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Many studies consider the incremental dollars spent on Medicaid by blue states to be a wise investment.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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And Cannes — for all its flaws, its chaos, its maddening logistics — remains the one place each year where that future still feels genuinely possible.—
Martin Moszkowicz,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
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Before scrambling to meet a tight turnaround, take a step back and assess what’s actually possible.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
17 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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That doesn’t always gel with the sardonic remove the writers built into their material, nor the show’s prescient awareness of the sardonic tango of showbiz and politic power, personal branding and the possibility for genuinely populist adoration by those craving relief from being ignored.—
Chris Jones,
chicagotribune.com,
4 Feb. 2022
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“Tactical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactical. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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