as in approach
the means or procedure for doing something
this clearly isn't working, so let's take a different tack in trying to solve the problem
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Recent Examples of tack
Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
So Capella, a 113-room resort on Singapore's exclusive Sentosa Island, is taking a different tack.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2025
The Bruins failed to tack on runs with the bases loaded, but Kaitlyn Terry made sure the early tally was enough.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
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Noun
While House Republicans approved their package with $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and up to $2 trillion in spending cuts, the Senate Republicans are taking a different tack.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
So Capella, a 113-room resort on Singapore's exclusive Sentosa Island, is taking a different tack.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
Prosecutors later tacked on a second count of first-degree assault and a charge of drive-by shooting.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2025
The Bruins failed to tack on runs with the bases loaded, but Kaitlyn Terry made sure the early tally was enough.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tack
Noun
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
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What’s your approach to treating players as individuals?—
Maria Fontoura,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2025
Verb
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From the Dempster Highway, the Eagle River zigzags 150 miles to the Bell, which empties 30 miles later into the Porcupine.—
Alann B. Steen,
Outdoor Life,
21 May 2025
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Others are dyeing them with the skin on, while some are using paint, cutting the potatoes in half and carving out one of their sides in stripes, polka dots, flowers or zigzags to be painted in pastel colors and stamped, resulting in Easter egg-looking art.—
Heather Platt,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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After Indiana cashed in with a basket on the other side of the court, McConnell stole the inbounds pass and tied the score.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
12 June 2025
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The switch-hitting Happ hit his first home run off a lefty this season in Monday’s extra-inning loss, tying the game in the eighth inning by taking Phillies reliever Matt Strahm deep.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Starting watermelon seeds indoors offer several benefits like producing a longer, earlier harvest, but the downside is that this method requires lots of room and time commitment.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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This space-saving planting method reduces the need for watering and fertilizers, and is especially helpful for poor or compacted soil.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
Verb
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An example might be a SaaS company adding consulting or training services that enhance the core software experience without deviating too far from its expertise.—
Will Fan,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The spending proposal lawmakers approved, negotiated among the Democratic House and Senate leaders and the governor’s office, deviates from Pritzker’s original plan in certain areas, including funding for elementary and secondary education.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Resting the shrimp before frying gives the breading the chance to adhere.—
Kia Damon,
Southern Living,
2 June 2025
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To adhere it onto the overflow drain, run warm water against the suction cup side and press it firmly against the tub.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
Noun
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And one of the fastest ways to lose it is poor communication.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The difficulty is knowing where to look when a landscape is constantly changing in unpredictable ways.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Today, in a world still healing from a global pandemic and grappling with economic, political and climate uncertainty, the temptation to turn inward is strong.—
Kendra MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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This focus and appreciation for lifestyle gaming turned the DS from a simple console to a generation-defining device.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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“Tack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tack. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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