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
Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
The Eagles have tackles Jordan Davis and Apopka High alum Jalen Carter, end Milton Williams and outside linebacker Nolan Smith Jr.
—Mike Preston, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
He's vowed to move swiftly to tackle Helene recovery in the western part of the state and, at the same time, finish rebuilding homes in the east.
—Lucille Sherman, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Not every defensive tackle in this class can make that argument.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
The Eagles have tackles Jordan Davis and Apopka High alum Jalen Carter, end Milton Williams and outside linebacker Nolan Smith Jr.
—Mike Preston, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
Verb
While everyone’s priority list differs, Walmart has options for every household, cleaning project, and budget — including one model that’s powerful enough to tackle anything.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
He's vowed to move swiftly to tackle Helene recovery in the western part of the state and, at the same time, finish rebuilding homes in the east.
—Lucille Sherman, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackle
Noun
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Another issue when working in the budding cannabis industry is how specialized the equipment can be.—
Graham P. Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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His son, Shaw, joined other fire victims in filing a lawsuit last month against Southern California Edison, accusing the utility of negligence, violation of health and safety codes and not maintaining its vegetation and equipment.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Trump administration’s decision to undertake a comprehensive review of federal agency spending gives it an opportunity to make that happen.—
John C. Mozena,
National Review,
4 Feb. 2025
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Princess Kate is undertaking a gradual return to royal duties and traveled to South Wales last week for a set of events on Jan. 30.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Photo : Alex Penfold, courtesy of RM Sotheby's This interior, with its prominent gear shift for the five-speed manual gearbox, is dressed in Crema upholstery.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2025
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Stack expanded his store’s offerings in 1952, adding work clothes, sportswear, camping gear and picnic supplies.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
31 Jan. 2025
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The girl had seen police approach her father in the street outside their safe house in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad and ran to confront them.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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Both Democrats and Republicans have broadly agreed that the current immigration system is in need of reform, though approaches to the issue vary widely.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Despite the level of care, many within the organization admit that the work is only a small step in addressing the larger issue of how to care for adults with disabilities.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Honorees didn’t steer away from political subjects, with Shakira dedicating her fourth career Grammy to immigrants, Lady Gaga speaking in support of the LGBTQ community and Alicia Keys addressing recent attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion programs.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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But there’s one part of the tariffs in particular that could have a big impact on stuff from China.—
Alana Semuels,
TIME,
4 Feb. 2025
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And — hello, the classic law of demand from economics — when stuff gets cheaper, people tend to use or consume more of it.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
4 Feb. 2025
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With Vance’s legislative leadership, Burch’s political advocacy, and a wide-reaching conservative media apparatus, this reimagined Catholic right has strengthened in just a few years.—
Liam Adams,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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Investigators believe that the suspect constructed an apparatus that fired some type of projectile that caused the injury, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Jan. 2025
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The gamble now is not gambling, protecting their bottom line but leaving themselves open to attack elsewhere.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Luke Walford, 40, was fatally attacked while spearfishing with his family on island off the Central Queensland coast, according to ABC News.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Tackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackle. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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