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noun

Definition of tacksnext
plural of tack
as in methods
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of tack
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  1. methods
  2. nails
  3. strategies
  4. techniques
  5. ways
  6. methodologies
  7. manners
  8. harnesses
Noun
  • After a difficult delivery, an infant dies and the father demands an inquiry into her methods.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But by leveraging data, landlords and property management teams can better understand how to provide their tenants with office spaces that will be customized to meet their unique methods of working, as well as an onsite experience that encourages them to choose to routinely come into the office.
    Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of methods
Verb
  • Scherzinger also nails the comedy of a camp diva, inhabiting Norma’s delusion and ego without ever losing sight of her sincerity.
    Kathryn Vandervalk, EW.com, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Well cast are the kids, notably Miller as Rose, the older daughter who at first is under her mother’s protection before becoming the protector herself for sister Ollie, played by the exceptional young deaf actress Robbins who nails the role.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of nails
Noun
  • Colleges can be expected to try a number of strategies to minimize their enrollment losses.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to those strategies, look for more colleges to tighten their financial belts in order bring expenses into line with what’s likely to be reduced revenue, particularly at those private institutions that depend heavily on tuition dollars to fund their operations.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of strategies
Noun
  • Inch by inch, clever techniques are being devised to hone in on what a user wants.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Indeed, Galliano had invented a litany of new couture techniques for that seminal show.
    Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of techniques
Noun
  • Inspired by the popular Instagram account that touts more than two million followers, HGTV’s Zillow Gone Wild features the characters who have embraced non-traditional homes with their distinctive décor and imaginative architecture and shares the inventive ways to market a distinctive property.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Given that companies are actively searching for ways to improve their office offerings, having direct insight into how employees use current office spaces can inform landlords on how to help company leaders strategize methods for optimizing their space.
    Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of ways
Noun
  • Just as voters question poll methodologies, clients want clarity about how feedback is gathered and used.
    Francois Botha, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Did that change the character of the wine made by old methodologies?
    John Mariani, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of methodologies
Noun
  • The previous Traverse wasn't a sports car either, but the height and the width of the new SUV dull its road manners.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • But instead of good-girl manners and demure makeup looks, it’s served with a side of side-eye and often a makeup look, outfit, or attitude that has a bit more edge.
    Elle Turner, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of manners
Verb
  • The Perfecting Lip Color harnesses the benefits of ginseng to smoothen, rejuvenate, and moisturize.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In his pursuit, Glen harnesses the universal language of storytelling, from short films and animations to podcasts and interviews, unwaveringly changing perspectives with a blend of humor, education, and raw emotions.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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