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
Unlike strategic weapons, tactical nuclear weapons—or nonstrategic weapons—have a smaller yield and are designed for use on the battlefield or in what is known as a specific theater.
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Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Last month, federal officers in tactical gear were witnessed patrolling MacArthur Park, some on horseback, despite objections from Newsom and Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2025
Many of the agents are masked and armed, and they are dressed in tactical gear, even though all visitors to the buildings must pass through airport-level security.
—Mark Peterson, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
China and Russia opened joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan, the latest sign of their strengthening alliance on both tactical and strategic levels.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Last month, federal officers in tactical gear were witnessed patrolling MacArthur Park, some on horseback, despite objections from Newsom and Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2025
Many of the agents are masked and armed, and they are dressed in tactical gear, even though all visitors to the buildings must pass through airport-level security.
—Mark Peterson, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
China and Russia opened joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan, the latest sign of their strengthening alliance on both tactical and strategic levels.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactical
Adjective
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Hope alone isn’t prudent in the pursuit of a playoff spot or division title.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Stars win, no matter how prudent the finances are with the overall roster.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In Mexico, English and Spanish are desirable; in Canada, French is considered an asset.—
Michelle Kaufman
August 12,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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Some of the most desirable brands let the product speak for itself rather than resorting to conspicuous branding and flashy gimmicks.—
Matteo Atti,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That caution proved wise, as the photos of young Mohammad turned out to be highly misleading.—
Seth Mandel,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
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But for VCs like me, the wisest choice right now is to back the startups making healthcare systems more proactive, preventative, and fair – for everyone.—
Check Warner MBE,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Their identifications were made possible by advanced DNA analysis of remains recovered from the attack, along with family outreach, said the OCME.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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While other fixers prefer to operate in the shadows and keep as low a profile as possible, Miguel believes his visibility, even his celebrity, acts as a sort of cloak of protection.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 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 19 Aug. 2025.
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