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
Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
Defensive end Anthony Lucas suffered an injury that ended his season after seven games, while defensive tackle Bear Alexander, who was expected to step into a major role, left the team after just three weeks with the intention of entering the transfer portal.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 21 Jan. 2025
Every Tuesday, James Parker tackles readers’ questions.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Parsnip, a rescue pit bull-mix trained at the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City by Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi and his girlfriend, Nani.
Ladybug, a 10-year-old chihuahua mix, from Pet Helpers in Charleston, South Carolina, looking for her forever home.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
Defensive end Anthony Lucas suffered an injury that ended his season after seven games, while defensive tackle Bear Alexander, who was expected to step into a major role, left the team after just three weeks with the intention of entering the transfer portal.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
After eventually dropping the knife, the man refused orders to surrender, so officers tackled and restrained him, police said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 21 Jan. 2025
Every Tuesday, James Parker tackles readers’ questions.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackle
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Nearly 75% of swab samples taken from fitness equipment such as dumbbells, treadmills and exercise mats tested positive for Staphylococcus aureus, according to a 2018 study in the Journal of Environmental and Public Health.—
Melanie Radzicki McManus,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
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The final moments underscore a deeper message: the true key to effective trauma care is not just about having helicopters or advanced equipment, but about ensuring hospitals and medical teams are adequately funded and equipped to save lives under challenging conditions.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
TIME,
25 Jan. 2025
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NBCUniversal is undertaking a major reorganization of its TV business.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
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In Detroit Johnson undertook a similar developmental role with Jared Goff, who became one of the better quarterbacks in the NFL working in Johnson’s system.—
Dianna Russini,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Watkins was found guilty of mobilizing her militia group to storm the Capitol in tactical gear.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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There are a number of keynote speeches taking place as WEF steps up a gear, with Ursula von der Leyen, head of the European Commission, set to speak at 10:50 a.m.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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An entrepreneur even approached Hunter recently with ambitions of including Highland on a bus tour of famous jazz musicians’ graves for European tourists during the 2026 World Cup.—
Natalie Wallington,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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What After his lawsuit made headlines, Baldoni was approached by TMZ at the Los Angeles International Airport on Jan. 17 while traveling with his wife and kids.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Try benzoyl peroxide to address blemish-prone skin. Dry Skin For dry skin: Look for gentle, hydrating cleansers that don't strip your skin of moisture.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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The company’s offerings include a suite of customizable, cutting-edge solutions designed to address real-world challenges across industries.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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This second apron stuff makes trades too complicated.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Your child might surprise you by actually talking about their day—or at least the weird green stuff on their plate.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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If confirmed by the Senate, Patel would be the third FBI director to work under a Trump administration and would take over the nation's chief federal law enforcement apparatus amid years of intense criticism from Trump and his allies on Capitol Hill.—
Robert Legare,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2025
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The senior officials and worker bees in the vast U.S. foreign policy apparatus need an opportunity to assess the state of the world and determine what is and isn’t feasible before funds and energy are expended on a way forward.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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Trump appointee Michael Pack won confirmation from the U.S. Senate in May 2020 after a two-year wait and spent his seven-plus months in office attacking many of its journalists.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
23 Jan. 2025
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Were none of those people guilty as charged, even though there’s footage of them attacking police officers and one of them has already been rearrested on federal gun charges?—
Belinda Luscombe,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Tackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackle. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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