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
Once in low-Earth orbit – an altitude low enough to allow for things like satellites to circle Earth fairly quickly – the satellites will provide global military tactical communication and missile defense.
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Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Federal police in face masks and tactical gear have employed aggressive tactics in an effort to safely carry out arrests of criminals, prompting fury from community members and leading to blowback.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2025
Combined, these many systems make top-notch tactical gameplay.
—PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
The tactical vest’s length stopped short of his lower stomach area, where a single hollow-point bullet struck Rodarte.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Federal police in face masks and tactical gear have employed aggressive tactics in an effort to safely carry out arrests of criminals, prompting fury from community members and leading to blowback.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2025
Combined, these many systems make top-notch tactical gameplay.
—PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
The tactical vest’s length stopped short of his lower stomach area, where a single hollow-point bullet struck Rodarte.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactical
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That said, Gordon believes the sale announced by Tucker, who was promoted from Jack in the Box chief financial officer to CEO on March 31, is a prudent one.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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During my previous time on the board, my fellow members and I practiced prudent fiscal management that consistently extended the life of levies far beyond their original three-year term, some lasting as long as nine years.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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The network’s newest house hunting series, the 12-episode World’s Bargain Dream Homes (wt) from Twenty Twenty Television, will follow people brave enough to purchase the world’s most affordable properties that also happen to be stunning, turnkey and in desirable locations around the globe.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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Crafted out of recyclable and renewable materials, they’re boosted with a Cloudfoam Comfort sockliner, flaunt a suede upper that taps into one of fall 2025’s most desirable materials, and have attractive perforations as part of the design.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Kizzi’s fate, drama-wise, is not in butting heads with people in her team, but in boatmance.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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Also, color-wise, this phone doesn’t give you many possibilities.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Besides religion, what are other possible reasons a person might have executed a forgery?—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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As Myles Lewis-Skelly dribbled up the left wing, the Brazilian made sure to come as central as possible before calling for a cross.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The interactions of the child protagonists have metaphoric and politic overtones.—
Alex Dueben
July 21,
Literary Hub,
21 July 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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“Tactical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactical. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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