as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
grabbed my fishing tackle and headed out early one morning
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as in to undertake
to start work on energetically
once I clean the kitchen, I think I'll tackle the bathroom
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Recent Examples of tackle
C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
If Moses is not re-signed, Jedrick Wills could make some sense at right tackle.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025
Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
Ex-Kansas City Chiefs versatile veteran Joe Thuney and Los Angeles Rams tackle Jonah Jackson came before Dalman as well.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The same goes for the defensive tackle and Zach Sieler.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
If Moses is not re-signed, Jedrick Wills could make some sense at right tackle.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
That expertise could be critical for his role as prime minister to tackle the country's current economic challenges and navigate Trump's trade policies.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
Ex-Kansas City Chiefs versatile veteran Joe Thuney and Los Angeles Rams tackle Jonah Jackson came before Dalman as well.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackle
Noun
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The Associated Press reported that the new tariffs would be on steel and aluminum products, as well as U.S. goods including computers, sports equipment and water heaters worth CA$14.2 billion ($9.9 billion).—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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But no irregularities have been found in the equipment used by the Women's Ski Jumping team or by the Men's and Women's Nordic Combined teams.—
Manuela López Restrepo,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Lawmakers scaled back their activities at the Capitol, and staff undertook a deep cleaning of the building.—
Erica E. Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Duke of Edinburgh, who turned 61 on March 10, traveled to Estonia for a two-day stay in January to undertake a series of military engagements.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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For modifying the gear in your presets, the app works fine.—
Nate Anderson,
Ars Technica,
10 Mar. 2025
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The rear Shimano gears are more suitable for street riding and lack an appropriate granny gear for serious climbing, but the powerful motor does make up for that for the most part.—
William Roberson,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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An approaching wildfire fueled by dry grasses and spread by strong winds prompted emergency officials to urge residents to evacuate Leedey, Oklahoma, a town of about 400 people.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Kohl’s has a tremendous opportunity to build on our strengths, address key areas of opportunity and better serve our customers every day.—
David Moin,
WWD,
11 Mar. 2025
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As was included in the previous agreements, the deal reached over the weekend addresses a key complaint of the guards by issuing a 90-day suspension of a provision of a state law that limits the use of solitary confinement.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
11 Mar. 2025
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Photograph: Simon Hill; Getty Images Losing all the stuff on your phone was no big deal before the smartphone age.—
Simon Hill,
WIRED,
12 Mar. 2025
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He’s done stuff that’s gotten him attention that was not acting.—
Mikey O'Connell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The apparatus is almost calibrated for caution: Each party is guaranteed at least two commissioners at all times.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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Trump's team has made an opening move to shrink the federal education apparatus dramatically.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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When Jensen then decides to go long, Collins and Pinnock move towards the near post and Wissa adjusts his position to be able to attack the second ball.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration has attacked DEI on college campuses with particular zeal, threatening investigations, lawsuits and canceled federal funding.—
Graham Kates,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Tackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackle. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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