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
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Both bonded with their future teammates, who include their cousin David Nussbaum, a co-captain and starting right tackle who will be a senior next season.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
In Latest Mock Draft Raiders Make Massive Trade-Up to Land Potential Superstar in Latest Mock Draft
That said, in terms of fits, the offensive line comes first and foremost for the Seahawks, and tackle Kelvin Banks out of Texas could solve their problems in a variety of ways.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In 121 games, Davis had 22 interceptions and 395 tackles.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Both bonded with their future teammates, who include their cousin David Nussbaum, a co-captain and starting right tackle who will be a senior next season.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
Crawford, who transferred to Nevada after three seasons at Texas, is a hard-hitting safety with good athleticism and tackling ability.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
In Latest Mock Draft Raiders Make Massive Trade-Up to Land Potential Superstar in Latest Mock Draft
That said, in terms of fits, the offensive line comes first and foremost for the Seahawks, and tackle Kelvin Banks out of Texas could solve their problems in a variety of ways.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackle
Noun
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Rodent feces and urine were found in cabinets, on shelves, under equipment, on utensils, behind the soda fountain and in the walkways.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2025
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An occupational therapist can work with you to find assistive devices and adaptive equipment to make these tasks easier.—
Janelle McSwiggin, MSN,
Health,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Many of the urgent phases in this journey are already being undertaken – the publication of the pragmatic EU White Paper on defence, the EU’s new Eur 800bn loan facility for defence spending and critically Germany’s decision to loosen the debt brake provision on defence spending.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Charging is undertaken over USB-C, with the port located on the underside of the left hinge.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Like all big BMWs, final drive is by shaft and there are six gears to choose from.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Divers from the New York City Police Department (NYPD) are continuing to search for the helicopter’s main rotor, main gear box, tail rotor and a large portion of the tail boom, NTSB said.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But then, director Richard Donner approached the young actor.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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An initial investigation showed the pickup truck and bicyclist were westbound on CR 600 N approaching CR 450 E along the Washington Township/Jackson Township line.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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To address inflammation, Dr. Huang recommends Skinfix’s Eczema+ Dermatitis Relief Balm.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
15 Apr. 2025
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But they largely weren’t set up to address the needs of rural students or Latter-day Saints—commonly known as Mormons, although the Church has discouraged that term.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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All of this stuff goes back to last year’s legal challenge against the legality of the Premier League’s APT regulations, which was, legally, entirely separate to the ongoing saga related to the 130 charges against City.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Last-minute fixes were still being made, and some Cubs players trickled into the clubhouse to put stuff in their lockers or work out on their off day.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The national security apparatus recognizes the rising threat posed by cyber threats to satellites.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The mayor, who had not formed much of a formal reelection apparatus, has struggled to raise money in recent months and suffered a blow when he was denied access to millions of dollars in public matching funds for his campaign because of questions about gaps in his recordkeeping.—
ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Aged 30, Makelele had been converted from an attacking midfielder to a deep-lying, anchoring midfielder that would protect his back line and hoover up any defensive actions that came anywhere near his orbit.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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And the reality remains: The only way to seriously attack the nation’s $37 trillion debt is to craft more financially sustainable safety net and entitlement programs.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Tackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackle. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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