as in approach
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 tack
Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
In Trump’s still-young second term, however, Bezos has appeared to have taken a different tack, even attending the president's inauguration along with other affluent tech titans.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2025
Alexandra Stevenson, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
The tariffs would be so far-reaching – intended to match foreign taxes, subsidies and other trade barriers – that imposing even a significant portion of them could notably boost consumer prices, especially if tacked onto the flurry of other import levies Trump has announced.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Other areas in Italy are taking a different tack in a bid to combat falling population numbers.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
In Trump’s still-young second term, however, Bezos has appeared to have taken a different tack, even attending the president's inauguration along with other affluent tech titans.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
Reports over the weekend that Mr. Xi might meet with business leaders had sparked optimism among investors that Beijing might change tack.
—Alexandra Stevenson, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
The tariffs would be so far-reaching – intended to match foreign taxes, subsidies and other trade barriers – that imposing even a significant portion of them could notably boost consumer prices, especially if tacked onto the flurry of other import levies Trump has announced.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tack
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The director also discussed his approach to specific technical elements, including a haunting, silent earthquake scene that was designed not to trigger audiences who had experienced actual seismic events.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2025
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This outward approach is also now the defining feature of seven other Benetti craft—ranging from 131 to 236 feet—including its new B.Now series.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Trump’s tariff policy has zigzagged in his first weeks in office, and the unpredictability has contributed to concerns among traders and a downturn in the stock market this week.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
12 Mar. 2025
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About 30 other car and truck components follow a similar zigzagging path across the U.S.-Mexico border, ZF said.—
Nora Eckert,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Crow-Armstrong slugged two home runs Saturday against the Seattle Mariners, including a no-doubt grand slam to center field, part of his seven extra-base hits that are tied for the team lead.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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But Sweeney had his hands partly tied because of Marchand’s health and his eight-team no-trade list.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Ferrazzi introduces methods like stress testing, where team members openly challenge ideas in a structured format to refine decision-making. Build Psychological Safety First – For negotiation to be effective, team members must feel safe voicing concerns.—
Kwame Christian,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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People who received any of the three methods of misinformation training performed better than those who did not, the results showed.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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To cover its tracks, the social media company allegedly deviated from usual practices and attempted to conceal the torrenting by using Amazon Web Services.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
12 Mar. 2025
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Between the lines: The company hasn't deviated from its pledge to go net-zero by 2050, Coben says.—
Alan Neuhauser,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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With the double-sided tape, adhere the gloves to the top of the helmet.—
Kimberly Stoney,
Parents,
19 Mar. 2025
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Simply adhere this medallion around an overhead lighting fixture for an instantly classic look.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Mar. 2025
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The future belongs not to those who simply use AI, but to those who use it in a way that promotes human flourishing in parallel.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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But instead, we’ve been led to believe that Covid is now just a minor inconvenience that shouldn’t stand in the way of going to work or socializing — with or without masks.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But what was supposed to be a fun family outing turned tragic the morning of March 16.—
Kayla Keegan,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Having started her career as a soprano, Hannigan turned her hand to conducting at age 40 at the Châtelet in Paris.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Tack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tack. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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