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
Silver can also function as a tactical investment rather than a permanent holding.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Additional deputies and a sheriff’s dog were called to the scene along with a tactical vehicle, said sheriff’s officials.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Russia’s Defense Ministry on Sunday morning said its forces had used operational-tactical aviation, attack drones, missile forces and artillery to strike transport infrastructure used by Ukrainian forces.
—Volodymyr Yurchuk, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The suspects appeared to have tactical experience.
—Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Additional deputies and a sheriff’s dog were called to the scene along with a tactical vehicle, said sheriff’s officials.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Russia’s Defense Ministry on Sunday morning said its forces had used operational-tactical aviation, attack drones, missile forces and artillery to strike transport infrastructure used by Ukrainian forces.
—Volodymyr Yurchuk, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The suspects appeared to have tactical experience.
—Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactical
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This time, the Chicago Bulls felt it prudent Saturday night to hold out Josh Giddey, Coby White, Nikola Vucevic and Jalen Smith among others.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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The prudent move is likely a quiet deadline or maybe a cheap depth upgrade.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The logical solution, now that most of the desirable free-agent hitters are off the board, is for the Pirates to sign McCutchen to another one-year deal, then make the joint announcement that this season will be his last.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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But its most desirable feature is the optional 710-watt ELS Studio 3D audio system, tailor-made for the car by Grammy-winning producer Elliot Scheiner and packing 16 speakers to make this compact crossover feel like Carnegie Hall.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Color-wise, no two Cotopaxi Allpas are alike.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Listen to wise advice and inner intuition.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The obvious first step is to gather as much light as possible.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Feb. 2026
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According to her mother, the group held onto her as long as possible, which gave rescuers time to respond.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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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There are many CEOs who always do the politic thing, who look right, appear in the correct places, dress right, keep calm in the public eye.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Tactical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactical. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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