as in prudent
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
made the tactical move of becoming friendly with the journalism teacher, hoping that this would get him appointed editor of the school newspaper
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Recent Examples of tactical
The question now for the Israelis, Mr. Burns said, is how to turn their tactical victories against Iran and Hezbollah into a strategic win.
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Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
In mid- 2022, Justiniano bought law enforcement tactical gear from a Central Florida store for group members to disguise themselves as law enforcement officers and commit home invasion robberies, investigators said.
—Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
Letting Sydnee go is by no means a mistake, but this cut also shows us that C.K.’s game is both emotional and tactical.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2025
This is a tactical and strategic approach to shaping culture.
—Samantha Tassone, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
In mid- 2022, Justiniano bought law enforcement tactical gear from a Central Florida store for group members to disguise themselves as law enforcement officers and commit home invasion robberies, investigators said.
—Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
Letting Sydnee go is by no means a mistake, but this cut also shows us that C.K.’s game is both emotional and tactical.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2025
This is a tactical and strategic approach to shaping culture.
—Samantha Tassone, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactical
Adjective
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All but one speaker on the matter urged the city away from renewing the deal or encouraged officials to be prudent in any contract decisions.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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If any South Carolina lawmakers are unsure about the need to bring the state’s top marginal income tax rate down further in order to be more competitive, Governor Brian Kemp (R-Ga.) recently demonstrated why Speaker Smith’s proposal is prudent.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Statement outerwear paired down with a classic T-shirt and wide denim or cargo pants felt very Dolce and interestingly desirable.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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Being objective is a great quality, but sitting on the fence is less desirable.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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For example, tying the knot on the same weekend as the Super Bowl in the city where the event is taking place may not be wise, as hotel availability will likely be limited and room rates may be much higher than normal.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
19 Jan. 2025
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Back then, wise Israelis counseled that to remain an occupying power over an understandably angry people was not only morally repugnant, but could erode Israel's own society.—
Max Rodenbeck,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Yellow dye 5 and red dye 40, otherwise known as tartrazine and allura red, respectively, have been linked to possible hyperactivity in children and cancer risk.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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During the day, open curtains and blinds to let in as much light as possible.—
Cathy Habas,
SELF,
17 Jan. 2025
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Yet, while activist evangelical women worked with these groups, Schlafly’s Catholicism limited her ability to reach evangelicals who were more ambivalent about politic involvement.—
Emily Suzanne Johnson / Made By History,
TIME,
3 June 2024
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That doesn’t always gel with the sardonic remove the writers built into their material, nor the show’s prescient awareness of the sardonic tango of showbiz and politic power, personal branding and the possibility for genuinely populist adoration by those craving relief from being ignored.—
Chris Jones,
chicagotribune.com,
4 Feb. 2022
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“Tactical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactical. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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