as in methods
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
New Atlas,
9 June 2026
There are two tacks for the contemporary performer facing the decline of classic genres of film and comedy.
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Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
In going over some of these more sophisticated tacks on AI progress, the panel kept touching on that idea of whether to lean more toward explainable AI, or something different.
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John Werner,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
To boost those efforts, Uber has taken a variety of tacks in recent years, including striking partnerships, investing in other companies and making acquisitions.
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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.
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Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2026
California's special gas blend tacks on roughly 10-15 cents per gallon to refining costs.
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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.
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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.
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Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
There are two tacks for the contemporary performer facing the decline of classic genres of film and comedy.
—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
In going over some of these more sophisticated tacks on AI progress, the panel kept touching on that idea of whether to lean more toward explainable AI, or something different.
—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tacks
Noun
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Harford County authorities and the FBI worked with Othram after DNA evidence did not immediately identify the unknown male suspect through traditional methods.
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When using chemical methods to kill the shrub, be sure to protect desirable plants from overspray.
Verb
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This compact tote folds into a small pouch that clips directly onto your keys and expands into a functional bag when needed.
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Joe Rodon clips a pass over the top of the Brentford defence for Calvert-Lewin to contest.
Noun
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Relatedly, as the film's release on June 26 rapidly approaches, there's new box office tracking data out.
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
Verb
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Director Paul Weiland, who lived out the exact same bar-mitzvah scenario his protagonist does, nails the specifics of a summer that, for better and for worse, remains ingrained into the national psyche.
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Every year, Michaels nails the gothic aesthetic for its Halloween lineup—and this year, there are a few different hauntingly historic collections to browse.
Noun
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The federal government and states have begun investigating pricing strategies that companies report have led to higher profits.
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When planning for retirement, asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and tax-efficient investing is typically top of mind.
Verb
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The twisting barrel easily clamps to hair (without pulling) and gives you long-lasting curls for up to two days.
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The Pocket Grip also features a central hex drive that clamps a standard hex bit.
Noun
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These conditions had much higher fatality rates in 1776 because Americans had no antibiotics, few vaccines, no understanding of germ theory, no sterile surgical techniques and limited access to hospitals, experts note.
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For centuries, cooks, artisans, and craftspeople flocked to the imperial city, where the royal court rewarded the most impressively elaborate techniques and presentation.
Verb
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The pen cap then screws onto the lower tube to create an extended striker that's easy to grip and move.
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Presented with an opportunity to finally confess his feelings to Nikki, our man screws the metaphorical pooch.
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“Tacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacks. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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