as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
grabbed my fishing tackle and headed out early one morning
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as in to undertake
to start work on energetically
once I clean the kitchen, I think I'll tackle the bathroom
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Recent Examples of tackle
Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
Additionally, tight end Austin Hooper, wideout Mack Hollins, offensive tackle Vederian Lowe and linebacker Jahlani Tavai now reside on the physically unable to perform list.
—Oliver Thomas, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Pia Singh, CNBC, 30 July 2025
President Joe Biden used similar methods to promote environmental justice and labor unions, and to tackle gun violence.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
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Noun
With left tackle Alaric Jackson (blood clots) still limited to non-contact drills, the Rams have rotated their veteran summer acquisitions D.J. Humphries and David Quessenberry at left tackle.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
Additionally, tight end Austin Hooper, wideout Mack Hollins, offensive tackle Vederian Lowe and linebacker Jahlani Tavai now reside on the physically unable to perform list.
—Oliver Thomas, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Verb
Novo Nordisk also announced a new CEO in an attempt to revive falling sales and tackle increasing competition.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 30 July 2025
President Joe Biden used similar methods to promote environmental justice and labor unions, and to tackle gun violence.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackle
Noun
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Your guide provides instructions and all necessary equipment, making this tour suitable for both novices and experienced paddlers.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Bodyweight workouts: The great thing about bodyweight workouts is that no equipment is needed, which is perfect for vacation, as a gym may not always be available.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Not long after being hired, Wells somehow got the funds to undertake an architectural tour of England, France, and Italy.—
Henry Wiencek
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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Called Lake County Lake Lovers, the advocacy group held a special event Thursday evening to discuss the challenges facing the vast majority of the county’s lakes, as well as the restoration work the group has been undertaking.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Schmitt left his truck on a forest road and drove into the mountains in a UTV, prepared with plenty of gear.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
31 July 2025
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India buys most of its military gear from Russia and is one of Russia’s largest energy customers.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Surveillance video appears to show a man in a white shirt — later identified by cops as Mora Nunez — get off the moped and approach them from behind, gun in hand.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
25 July 2025
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Asset liquidation, when approached strategically and executed through the right third-party partners, not only generates immediate capital but also strengthens the company’s overall health and readiness for what’s next.—
Albert Golukhov,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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City leaders addressed concerns about rising crime and the portrayal of the incident in the media.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
2 Aug. 2025
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Manager Rocco Baldelli addressed the entire team and spoke with some individuals to discuss the opportunities the series of deals presented.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This is often best for items like baby clothing and toys—especially since babies outgrow this stuff at lightning speed, and your parent friends will want to pass this stuff along and get it out of their homes.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
22 July 2025
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And then all of the family stuff for me really hit.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Trump and Musk have dismembered the federal bureaucracy, but its old tendencies are still prevailing; the apparatus clings to the vendors that have delivered results.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
28 July 2025
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As of Sunday, Fan’s Weibo account remains active (a deactivation would be one of the first signs a performer has fallen afoul of China’s censorship apparatus) – though some posts railing against the veiled official warning have been removed.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
27 July 2025
Verb
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In June, a woman defaced a Pilsen mural at 16th Street and Ashland Avenue and was accused of attacking another woman who tried to stop her.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Advertisement Huckabee also visited the Christian community of Taybeh in the West Bank on Saturday after a church was reportedly attacked and vandalized by Israeli settlers.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
22 July 2025
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“Tackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackle. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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