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
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2026
Escalating to the last defensive resort, Mammoth tacks on long-range rifle storage above both sides of the king-size bed for immediate access.
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New Atlas,
9 June 2026
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
The Guardians loaded the bases in the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, but Patrick Bailey and Brayan Rocchio struck out, leaving Bazzana to tack on insurance runs.
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Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Noun
Taking the same tack could increase the likelihood that Mangione testifies.
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Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2026
Escalating to the last defensive resort, Mammoth tacks on long-range rifle storage above both sides of the king-size bed for immediate access.
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New Atlas,
9 June 2026
Verb
Mark my words, Rosewood will make travelers start regarding Phuket as a tasteful destination, to tack on as the beach break during trips to Bangkok or Singapore.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
The Guardians loaded the bases in the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, but Patrick Bailey and Brayan Rocchio struck out, leaving Bazzana to tack on insurance runs.
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Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tack
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Mouth Competitive eaters have a unique approach to eating that differs significantly from that of the average person.
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But even opening on 1,500 screens, Harris’ brilliantly dexterous approach proved too much for the film’s marketers.
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Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn hit a flyout to Crow-Armstrong, who zigzagged a bit before making a slightly awkward catch for the first out of the frame.
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As the firework began to wane after well over a minute, zigzagging streaks of light spread into a canopy of twinkling flashes that resembled stars.
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Acuff hit one of two free throws to tie the game with 38 seconds remaining.
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Gomez's glam team tied the look together with a sleek bun, pink lipstick, and smoky eye makeup.
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Such methods can be more convenient than consulting websites or discussing such issues with a friend, neighbor or faith leader.
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Engineers could compare different surface coatings and fabrication methods to identify options that produce the least electrical noise, helping improve the performance of future quantum computers and quantum sensing technologies.
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Honda's vehicles feature a distinct design language and identity that evolves without deviating from the brand's ethos.
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And yet at the start of the Mass, a priest read aloud a statement justifying the consecrations as a necessary defense of the faith and criticizing how the Catholic Church today had deviated from tradition.
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But a new fastest time from UAE’s Florian Vermeersch on June 2 of this year — 23km at an average speed of 75kmh — suggests that not everyone has adhered.
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Decorating rules can be helpful guidelines, but adhering too strictly to conventional wisdom can seriously cramp your style.
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Ahead, everything to know about this beachside favorite, along with refreshing ways to style this timeless look all summer long.
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Still, the way the ordinance is worded also prohibits teaching yoga for free, Pease pointed out.
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Some critics on social media counter that the gatherings risk turning spirituality into spectacle, performance and commodity all at once.
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The patriotic ball drop is scheduled to air at midnight ET on CNN as July 3 turns into July 4 in Times Square.
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“Tack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tack. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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