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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 tacks
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
The Thriller Title Track Wasn’t Michael’s Idea Michael spends a lot of time on the creation of Thriller, and Jackson tacks song titles to the wall one by one as the album comes together.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2026
California's special gas blend tacks on roughly 10-15 cents per gallon to refining costs.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
On top of the federal gas tax that every driver pays, each state tacks on its own local gas tax.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Celebrity nail artist Brittney Boyce uses CND’s Kiss From a Rose for the base, and tacks on a cross at the center of each nail.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
In addition to the components that make up the sports plan, the sports and news option tacks on CNBC, Fox News Channel, MS NOW, CNN, CSPAN, Bloomberg and Fox Business.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
Customers will also find necessities such as threads, stretcher bars, tacks, scissors and a selection of self-finishing items.
—Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
The new deal tacks on an additional four years, and $106 million of new money.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
To boost those efforts, Uber has taken a variety of tacks in recent years, including striking partnerships, investing in other companies and making acquisitions.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
The Thriller Title Track Wasn’t Michael’s Idea Michael spends a lot of time on the creation of Thriller, and Jackson tacks song titles to the wall one by one as the album comes together.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2026
California's special gas blend tacks on roughly 10-15 cents per gallon to refining costs.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
On top of the federal gas tax that every driver pays, each state tacks on its own local gas tax.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Celebrity nail artist Brittney Boyce uses CND’s Kiss From a Rose for the base, and tacks on a cross at the center of each nail.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
In addition to the components that make up the sports plan, the sports and news option tacks on CNBC, Fox News Channel, MS NOW, CNN, CSPAN, Bloomberg and Fox Business.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
Customers will also find necessities such as threads, stretcher bars, tacks, scissors and a selection of self-finishing items.
—Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
The new deal tacks on an additional four years, and $106 million of new money.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tacks
Noun
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The company defended its harvesting methods at the time, claiming the tomatoes are grown in the right region and with the right techniques.—
Itzel Luna,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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If the methods are flawed, publish the caveats.—
A.J. Russo,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The device clips magnetically to the rear of any MagSafe-compatible smartphone or case.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Joe Rodon clips a pass over the top of the Brentford defence for Calvert-Lewin to contest.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are hints for a discreteness in some approaches to quantum gravity, for example string theory or loop quantum gravity, but the situation is far from clear.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
18 May 2026
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The leaders of the future may need to be AI fluent, not just AI aware, using agentic-first approaches in automating mundane tasks, and, most importantly, focusing on agile problem resolution.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Verb
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With delicate buttons down the front and a chic square-neck, this top nails the bohemian vibe, and is only made trendier with the addition of lace trim.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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After the rogue’s gallery is introduced early on, nearly everyone except for Tim, Elliot, and Rebecca fades into the background, although delightfully, Emma Thompson nails her brief comedic role as a brusque solicitor handling George’s last will and testament.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Wilson also said Republicans are likelier to use AI in their campaign strategies than Democrats, citing recent poll results by the American Association of Political Consultants.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Reflecting on the modernization of national security in a Fox News op-ed, FBI Director Kash Patel explores how the bureau must adapt its strategies to address modern threats and advance beyond the artificial intelligence age.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Huang, based in Brooklyn, has produced a series of lamps drawing upon her childhood memories in Southwest China, utilizing Chinese lantern and paper techniques.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
17 May 2026
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Officials say the New Hampshire Cold Case Unit and Manchester police are now leveraging modern forensic tools unavailable at the time, including advanced DNA testing and new evidence analysis techniques.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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The Pocket Grip also features a central hex drive that clamps a standard hex bit.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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The device, which clamps onto the line just above the hook and pairs zinc and graphite in seawater, creates a small electric field about the size of a beachball around the hook, and rattles approaching sharks.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Announced Tuesday, the Mavericks and Kidd mutually agreed to part ways, ending a coaching tenure that began in 2021 and concluded with an even 205-205 regular-season record.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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The ways of the whites puzzled the Indians.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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“Tacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacks. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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