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
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The tackle sparked a brief brouhaha and ended with Al-Shaair and Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones being ejected from the game.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024
Jenny B. Fine, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Every Tuesday, James Parker tackles readers’ questions.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Noun
So far in 2024, Mosley has appeared in just four games, registering 17 tackles.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The tackle sparked a brief brouhaha and ended with Al-Shaair and Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones being ejected from the game.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
Beauty may have been the last major category that Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing tackled in his transformation of the storied French fashion house into one of the hottest brands in the business.
—Jenny B. Fine, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Every Tuesday, James Parker tackles readers’ questions.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackle
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Some of the telecommunication equipment was shielded by a Faraday cage, a metal meshwork designed to deflect a nuclear electromagnetic pulse that can fry electronics.Jack Randall, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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More than 50 specialists and 11 units of equipment are already involved in the response.Billy Stockwell, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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However, trips to any of the dozen or so charming lakeside towns and villages are better undertaken via car or local bus.Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2024
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Similar projects were undertaken in favor of Maronite Christians, who were given Greater Lebanon and a Druze state in southern Syria.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
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Greene shared a video showing an officer in protective gear outside her home during the investigation.Hanna Park, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Approximately 36 hours after Pollard was initially reported missing, officials switched gears in the search and rescue efforts due to safety concerns — and on Wednesday, Dec. 4, Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Limani said that their work had turned into a recovery effort.David Chiu, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The main iPhone line has been updated annually, but the iPhone SE still ships with a chip approaching three years old.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Emily approaches each day with a positive attitude and strives to truly learn and understand the content that she is exposed to.Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Giants sure sound willing to engage with any or all of those one-time perennial All-Stars while addressing short-term needs.Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Encouraged by a colleague, Michael accepted a new contract at a renowned camp, refining its menu and preparing diverse dishes that addressed the unique needs of children and camp staff.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Comments There was a lot of flat-out amazing stuff on Survivor 47’'s penultimate episode.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Lauren Goode: Total Nextdoor vibes or stuff about relationship drama, really messy situations.Lauren Goode, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
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At the time of the fire in 2019, the centuries-old Notre Dame did not have any type of detection apparatus in place.Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Dec. 2024
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In what might seem like a plot twist in a dystopian novel, insiders within China’s surveillance apparatus have found ways to profit from the system, Wired reports.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Governments around the world have trained eagles to attack unmanned aircraft.Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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According to police reports, Sloan attacked fellow student Mara Daffron before class, puncturing Daffron's spleen.Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Tackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackle. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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