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noun

Definition of tacknext
as in approach
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

1
as in to zigzag

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2
as in to tie

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Recent Examples of tack
Noun
There is retail space, everything from tack to toys to Vera Bradley, but this description pales. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 But the different tacks agencies are taking reveal confusion over how state law should apply to the relatively new — and sometimes hard to identify — e-motorcycles. — Rose Evans august 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
Despite Chisholm’s late heroics, the Yankees’ scuffling offense certainly could have made things easier, as there were a few other opportunities to tack on runs. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026 One method of raising monthly bill prices above advertised rates is to tack on fees that, ISPs claim, are used to offset charges imposed by local governments. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tack
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tack
  1. approach
  2. zigzag
  3. tie
  4. method
  5. deviate
  6. adhere
  7. way
  8. turn
Noun
  • Bessent described a two-pronged approach featuring financial pressure and a physical blockade of Islamic republic's ports.
    — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In a special Open Thoughts podcast held in Korea, where YoungBoy now lives, host Funny Marco (known for his deadpan approach) asked if there was ever a time during his early performances that the artist felt like pulling back.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of approach
Verb
  • Notable among the findings is a road at least ¾ of a mile long with features, including a zigzagging route, characteristic of Inca construction.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The course zigzagged more than 4,100 miles across the continent – a formidable journey, though one that many cars today could handle without a hiccup.
    — Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of zigzag
Verb
  • The MacBook Neo is inextricably tied to the iPhone Pro's release date.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Some of this can be attributed to a loss of trust in institutions, especially those tied to public health, thanks in part to the Covid-19 pandemic.
    — T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of tie
Noun
  • The last scientific study of state’s bear population was conducted by researchers from the University of Connecticut between 2013 and 2014, using similar methods.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • There was Adriana de Moura’s method in the Hamptons, which entailed getting naked in a bathtub to mark her territory.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of method
Verb
  • The fund is mandated by Norway’s Finance Ministry to closely track a benchmark index, with only limited scope to deviate through active management.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • My favorite thing about testing the F-150 Lightning was that the truck didn't deviate from Ford's winning F-Series formula.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of deviate
Verb
  • Lightly brush the salmon fillets with the mustard and top with the panko/Parmesan mixture, pressing down lightly to adhere.
    — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Ashford acknowledged that the agency has to adhere strictly to its cleanup plans but said in some cases, like an industrial site near a residential area, the EPA may clean up to a lower level to prevent recontamination.
    — Chris Bowling, ProPublica, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of adhere
Noun
  • Carrick using Mbeumo as a centre-forward is not new — but the way United’s forward line is gelling around him is.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • By doing it this way, the kids had to put some thought into which items meant the most to them, and there were no complaints afterward.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of way
Verb
  • The Documentary simply turned that editorial lens back on ANTM and Banks.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Three late tries helped the Wallabies turn a 21-17 halftime lead into a 39-point victory, giving the Australians a three-match winning streak for the first time since 2024.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
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