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 tactical set-up might just suit Simeone’s side.
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Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Well, the success is not measured simply in tactical operations.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
The results came so fast that the normal MLS growing pains — the ugly nights, the roster strain, the tactical doubt, the emotional drag of losing — seemed to skip San Diego entirely.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Team up with friends to exterminate giant bugs, and explore thrilling new tactical possibilities through the Stratagem system.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
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Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Well, the success is not measured simply in tactical operations.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
The results came so fast that the normal MLS growing pains — the ugly nights, the roster strain, the tactical doubt, the emotional drag of losing — seemed to skip San Diego entirely.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Team up with friends to exterminate giant bugs, and explore thrilling new tactical possibilities through the Stratagem system.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for tactical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactical
Adjective
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This will require implementing policies that support prudent spending, rather than undermining it.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Some pilots say that — once again — waiting, and keeping both engines running, might have been the most prudent move.—
James Glanz,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Lindell’s lab, funded by MARINER, focused on improving crop yield by selectively breeding kelp with desirable qualities — such as nonreproductive capabilities to prevent interbreeding with wild kelp — so that, down the line, farmers could scale up their kelp production.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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For one thing, Cora figures to be in demand and the Phillies, an old team in decline with not much of a farm system, don’t figure to be a particularly desirable destination.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Reaves finished the night with 15 points on 7-for-14 shooting, a step up efficiency-wise from his return to the court in Game 5 on Wednesday.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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Containers dry out much quicker, so keep that in mind when selecting plants and opt for water-wise and drought-resistant varieties, Vater suggests.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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The company has raced to buy as much computing power as possible, making $600 billion in spending commitments last year.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Determined to rise to the occasion and work out every possible kink, Daisy sets out to resolve conflicts between the stews and in the galley.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What’s depicted focuses on the advances these early feminists made at the school and in society, and the personal tensions between the relentlessly radical Marks and the more politic Woolley.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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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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“Tactical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactical. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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