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noun

ˈta-kəl How to pronounce tackle (audio)
Definition of tacklenext
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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verb

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
Noun
The same goes for the defensive tackle and Zach Sieler. — C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2025 If Moses is not re-signed, Jedrick Wills could make some sense at right tackle. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
That expertise could be critical for his role as prime minister to tackle the country's current economic challenges and navigate Trump's trade policies. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025 Ex-Kansas City Chiefs versatile veteran Joe Thuney and Los Angeles Rams tackle Jonah Jackson came before Dalman as well. — Scott Thompson, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tackle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackle
  1. equipment
  2. undertake
  3. gear
  4. approach
  5. address
  6. stuff
  7. apparatus
  8. attack
Noun
  • The Associated Press reported that the new tariffs would be on steel and aluminum products, as well as U.S. goods including computers, sports equipment and water heaters worth CA$14.2 billion ($9.9 billion).
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Choose from mat Pilates, Pilates with special equipment (like a reformer), or other class styles to suit you.
    — Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of equipment
Verb
  • It has been shelved for environmental concerns in the past but has since been listed as one of 30 projects Belém is undertaking to prepare for the COP30 summit, which is set to see more than 50,000 people, including top world leaders, visit the city.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The Duke of Edinburgh, who turned 61 on March 10, traveled to Estonia for a two-day stay in January to undertake a series of military engagements.
    — Janine Henni, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of undertake
Noun
  • For modifying the gear in your presets, the app works fine.
    — Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The rear Shimano gears are more suitable for street riding and lack an appropriate granny gear for serious climbing, but the powerful motor does make up for that for the most part.
    — William Roberson, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of gear
Verb
  • Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
  • In practice, Ryan says, parents can implement it by simply approaching the challenging moments with their kid from a place of curiosity rather than anger, rigidity or frustration.
    — Miranda Rake, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of approach
Verb
  • Provide managerial training to equip managers with the skills to recognize early signs of burnout and address them with empathy, active listening, and crisis management training.
    — Jason Wingard, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • What to watch: Microsoft is addressing its environmental impact.
    — Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of address
Noun
  • But extraterrestrial enthusiasts should know that this movie is about 90 percent dad stuff, and only 10 percent aliens.
    — Katie Rife, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
  • He’s done stuff that’s gotten him attention that was not acting.
    — Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of stuff
Noun
  • The new order sets up the regulatory streamlining apparatus and agenda at federal agencies.
    — Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • This year, the gathering is expected to again highlight how united the political apparatus is around his vision for the future, despite the country’s economic hurdles.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of apparatus
Verb
  • When Jensen then decides to go long, Collins and Pinnock move towards the near post and Wissa adjusts his position to be able to attack the second ball.
    — Mark Carey, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Sending more weapons and security guarantees to Israel emboldens Israel to attack Iran—something that Benjamin Netanyahu has been longing for since his early days as Israel's prime minister.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
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