as in prudent
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
made the tactical move of becoming friendly with the journalism teacher, hoping that this would get him appointed editor of the school newspaper
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Recent Examples of tactical
The Pride made a few tactical changes in an attempt to shore up the defense.
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Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
The incorporation of UAVs into regular military operations marked a paradigm shift in the conduct of warfare, introducing new tactical possibilities, strategic dilemmas, and ethical debates that continue to evolve.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Keeping a household functioning is actually a high-stakes tactical mission requiring constant maintenance and an iron will.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
Timing the electrical boost and recharging is the key to tactical racing.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
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Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
The incorporation of UAVs into regular military operations marked a paradigm shift in the conduct of warfare, introducing new tactical possibilities, strategic dilemmas, and ethical debates that continue to evolve.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Keeping a household functioning is actually a high-stakes tactical mission requiring constant maintenance and an iron will.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
Timing the electrical boost and recharging is the key to tactical racing.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactical
Adjective
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To those who disagreed with him, Adams was a tireless pest trying to force his views onto more moderate and prudent men.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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The new northbound camera also could capture unlawful right turns on red by drivers who fail to stop or who turn in a manner the city describes as not careful and prudent.—
Theo Karantsalis,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Swimwear trends come and go but over the last few years, one brand has slowly emerged as among the most desirable — Pucci.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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Planned in 1927 as a desirable residential neighborhood, the tract had instead lain fallow for almost 15 years.—
Eric DuVall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Virgos are patient, kind, and wise like Sundown.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The two candidates who advance to the general election would be wise to offer Californians a hope for the future that doesn’t call back to our yesterdays.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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From the standpoint of productivity, however, ephemera often seems counter to efficiency—to getting a coherent story down on paper and ready for publication as soon as humanly possible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Investigators are examining possible anti-Islamic writings found in the car where police found the dead suspects, two senior law enforcement officials said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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What’s depicted focuses on the advances these early feminists made at the school and in society, and the personal tensions between the relentlessly radical Marks and the more politic Woolley.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Florida has had enough of pettiness, politic stunts and petulance.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Tactical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactical. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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