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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Recent Examples of tack
Karen Zraick, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
As further reassurance, this is also the case with other small non-food objects like tacks.
—Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Feb. 2025
Elle Grant registered 19 points, and Jasmine James tacked on 12 points as Thayer defeated Phillips Exeter (New Hampshire) 60-46 in a NEPSAC matchup.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noun
California’s plastics lawsuit had indicated a new tack in that yearslong legal battle and was built on a similar premise over claims of deception.
—Karen Zraick, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
As further reassurance, this is also the case with other small non-food objects like tacks.
—Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
Philadelphia’s 40-22 triumph over Kansas City—the Chiefs tacked on two late touchdowns to make the point difference barely respectable—was a stunning display of offensive firepower and defensive ferocity.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Feb. 2025
Elle Grant registered 19 points, and Jasmine James tacked on 12 points as Thayer defeated Phillips Exeter (New Hampshire) 60-46 in a NEPSAC matchup.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
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This, along with other American touches, such as denim, became the basis for Ivy-style clothes that the Japanese of the ’60s made into a national obsession, and that culminated in a wholly different approach to workwear, office wear, and leisure wear.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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How can a story justify that approach to a character whose violence reaches a body count in the millions?—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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So, before turning off the lights that zigzagged across the lot, McArdle sized up the pile of trees that had been banished to the back of the shed.—
Greg Borowski,
Journal Sentinel,
18 Dec. 2024
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Through Hubble, scientists have also observed these smudges zigzagging across Neptune’s hemispheres.—
Shi En Kim,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 Nov. 2024
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The movie, which follows two cousins on a trip to their late grandmother’s hometown in Poland, recently tied with Deadpool & Wolverine for best comedy at the Critics Choice Awards.—
Zoe G. Phillips,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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Big or small, printed or tied, the iconic shape will always bring a feminine, fun, flirty flair to the function.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2025
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Mister Robinson emulated Rogers' talk-to-the-camera method, though with tougher, more adult tales than the original.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Its skin microbiome testing method, which goes beyond simple bacterial identification, provides a comprehensive analysis of the microbial ecosystem living on your skin.—
WWD,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
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By clearly codifying into law the objectives and authorities of our international assistance programs in a bipartisan fashion, Congress would ensure that foreign assistance will not deviate from its core purpose nor fail to deliver value for Americans.—
Ted Yoho,
TIME,
13 Feb. 2025
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This prisoner exchange appears to deviate from the typical scenario, whereby Russian and American hostages would be released simultaneously and identified shortly before or immediately after the swap.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
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That’s in large part because, while hard-partying Khadija has socially integrated via a secular, Westernized lifestyle, her shy, quiet daughter has responded by adhering ever more devoutly and stringently to her Muslim faith — vulnerable to the social-media grooming tactics of jihadist recruiters.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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After planting, position the top of the mini greenhouse back on its base and adhere the two halves together with duct tape.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Dec. 2024
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Measurement issues Assessing the true size of Singapore’s philanthropic sector is challenging because of the many ways donors can give.—
Kevin Lim,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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For families already finding their own way, like Harris, clarity on what will happen would be helpful now.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Feb. 2025
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Travis Kelce consoled by Taylor Swift as retirement rumors swirl ➤ Chiefs' run at Super Bowl history turns into epic embarrassment: The blowout loss to the Eagles means no team has ever won three consecutive Super Bowls.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Attempting to turn Roan’s call to support artists — especially those who have been put through the wringer of the industry only to later be spit out and discarded — into an ego competition reflects an intentional disregarding of the larger structural failings plaguing the music industry.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Tack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tack. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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