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
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Hortiz praised the Chargers’ offensive line for their play in the wake of season-ending injuries to tackles Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater, but the fact was that Herbert was sacked 54 times during the regular season, the most in his six-year career, plus six more times Sunday by the Patriots.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
In just the last few weeks since Christmas Eve, crews have repaired more than 3,800 potholes and are working seven days a week to tackle the surge of new complaints, according to the Bureau of Street Services.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The Virginia Tech transfer was a unanimous All-American with 45 tackles, 11 pass breakups and two interceptions this season.
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At that time, the Cowboy’s defense is not allowed to tackle him.
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However, recent orders underline Denmark's pivot to European equipment providers and a greater focus on localized spend - and other NATO countries are expected to follow that lead.—
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The seat-swap arrangement ensures that at least one Russian and one American are always on board the station to operate equipment in their respective modules should one crew depart early.—
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Kate Middleton undertook her first royal engagement of 2026 on January 8, which also doubled as her first joint appearance with her husband, Prince William.—
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From 2016 to 2019, MCR Hotels undertook the project of restoring the historic building into an homage to the era that’s part-hotel, part-museum.—
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Some of my tried-and-true hiking gear could definitely use a refresh.—
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Tri-State Fishing and Outdoor Show Don your camo gear and grab your fishing poles for the Tri-State Fishing and Outdoor Show.—
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Six days afterward, a person in a truck that looked similar to the suspect’s vehicle fled, and successfully eluded police, when a BART officer approached, authorities said.—
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Footage of the incidents show agents swarming vehicles, smashing windows and trying to pry open car doors within seconds of approaching drivers.—
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One county supervisor is now addressing the need and sharing his frustration with the lack of movement.—
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The design also addresses a common weakness of detonation engines.—
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In other words, pedestrian stuff that doesn’t light up social media or earn an invitation to hold forth on one of the Beltway chat shows.—
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Beyond politics, what about the more inside baseball industry stuff?—
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The decisive role of security forces Multiple experts agreed that Iran’s future hinges on whether the regime’s coercive apparatus, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Basij militia and the regular military, remains intact.—
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In December 2025, the heavy apparatus count was down to 240 and 207 ambulances with 90 service orders, according to LAFD data.—
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Two people came out of a nearby apartment and attacked the agent with a snow shovel and broom handle, federal authorities say.—
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The outlet also said that Rezaei maintained that Iran would abandon any notion of a ceasefire if attacked.—
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“Tackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackle. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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