tacking (up)

Definition of tacking (up)next
present participle of tack (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tacking (up)
Verb
  • But many other comments mocked the shop along with its presidential namesake, with a few detractors posting memes of tearful snowflakes topped with red MAGA hats.
    Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Joseph Duggar was released from jail this week, after pleading not guilty to child molestation charges and posting a $600,000 bond.
    Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Two seasons ago, the Cavaliers guard broke their hearts in dramatic fashion by nailing a game-winner from well beyond half court.
    Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • As the cameras flashed, Zendaya effortlessly transitioned from one position to the next, nailing every pose.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Tacking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacking%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster