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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as in to tie
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Recent Examples of tack
David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 Dec. 2025
Sign up for a free membership and tack on an extra 15 percent discount with code CYBER.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 13 Dec. 2025
Beal himself added five acres this year and plans to tack on another 28 in the year to come.
—Kelli María Korducki, thehustle.co, 5 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tack
Noun
Three horse stalls, a tack room, laundry area and full bathroom remain, along with an outdoor sand arena for training or recreational riding.
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The set of 30 gold stars easily tack into the wax, quickly adding charm to any space.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for tack
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This approach simplifies adoption for premium smartphone brands.—
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Aesthetics may also be influencing the approach to the work triangle.—
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Maria recalled conga lines zigzagging across El Taquito.—
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Prices have zigzagged since, but property values in many large cities remain markedly higher.—
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Demin hit a 3-pointer with six seconds to go to tie it, and Banchero missed a 30-footer at the buzzer.—
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Schnapp also spoke to PEOPLE about the series ending, insisting that all loose ends had been tied — even his character’s longstanding crush on his best friend Mike (Wolfhard).—
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Now, for about five years, she's adopted the method for herself.—
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The farmers also pitched in with efforts of their own, including adjusting fertilizer methods, controlling soil erosion and increasing on-site water retention.—
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The resolution would authorize the state to redraw its congressional district maps in the middle of the 10-year cycle, deviating from the current practice of redistricting only after the federal census every 10 years.—
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So don’t expect Bowden to deviate from his roster-building plan now, even though USC might have immediate needs at several spots, such as defensive line, linebacker, the secondary and receiver.—
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Painting indoors during the winter can be a productive way to refresh your space, but temperature and indoor conditions play a major role in how well the paint adheres and dries.—
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With semi-precious stones, they are adhered with glue and the bond will wear down over time.—
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On Friday night the Supreme Court granted the request to block full SNAP payments as the case works its way through the courts.—
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And the biggest November snowfall ever recorded in the city is 12 inches, all the way back in 1895.—
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Researchers in Germany are set to turn green waste, hay and algae into fully biodegradable plastics.—
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Together, these trends have turned industrial space into a cornerstone of national logistics and digital capacity.—
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“Tack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tack. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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