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
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 May 2026
If the next year moves at the pace of the previous one, that may be a reasonable tack—but for better or worse, there are sure to be some more surprises for both Anthropic and developers along the way.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
Singaporean consumers are also feeling the pinch in other ways as local ferries increase fares and luxury cruise liners tack on fuel surcharges.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
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Noun
That win, and a repeat in the same $2 million Dubai race a year later in 2018, meant Summers no longer had to sleep in a tack room.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 May 2026
If the next year moves at the pace of the previous one, that may be a reasonable tack—but for better or worse, there are sure to be some more surprises for both Anthropic and developers along the way.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Verb
Eateries are also now subject to costly fees that can tack on thousands to restaurants’ operating costs.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
Singaporean consumers are also feeling the pinch in other ways as local ferries increase fares and luxury cruise liners tack on fuel surcharges.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tack
Noun
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This is also an excellent day for creative work or coming up with new approaches to medicine or something that is health-related.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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The Ukrainian approach is born of a manpower crisis, where a smaller population has been ravaged by a devastating toll from four years of Russian invasion.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The new map dismantles a majority-Black district that zigzagged from Baton Rouge to Shreveport, and was created as a result of a 2022 lawsuit.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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Out in the bay, swimmers in old-timey swim caps practice backstrokes and water skiers zigzag about.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Another solo blast tied it at three apiece in the seventh when Hokies infielder Ethan Gibson covered the deepest part of the park and chased Bruins’ starter Michael Barnett after six-plus innings.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
31 May 2026
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Harel cleared 7-2 on his first attempt — a personal best — tying for fourth on the national list this year.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Noun
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All the soap and other bath amenities are organic and made in Mallorca following traditional artisanal methods.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Styles shift, interfaces evolve, new best practices emerge and new production methods enter the workflow, but the core discipline is still the ability to create something that fits within a larger system.—
Goran Paun,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Did the driver deviate from their route?—
Toni Pisano,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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But so far, Raman, who has aligned herself with the DSA on issues such as renter protections but deviated on police spending, is struggling to unite the organization.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Working one at a time, brush border of rounds with 1 large egg, beaten to blend, then fold and pleat dough up and over itself, right up to edges of filling, gently pressing to adhere.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 June 2026
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Owners with at least 25 vehicles can get the special stickers and skip adhering registration tags on the plates each year, as the rest of us have to.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Just the way his approach is getting better and better every day.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski shouted two words — the first of which didn’t appear to be fit for print — and strode off the mound, the icy expression on his face frozen in place all the way to the dugout.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Verb
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This ability to turn humans into readers is the unique magic of children’s books—yes, even the books that adults might not love.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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With one play, Tre Phelps turned a quiet Athens Regional final on its head.—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
1 June 2026
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“Tack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tack. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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