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
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
Brenda Goodman, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Subscribers can save on handy gadgets to make chores a breeze, like this electric spin scrubber to tackle bathroom grime and this nifty robot vacuum that doubles as a mop.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
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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
Related article Could bird flu vaccines help tackle high egg prices?
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Subscribers can save on handy gadgets to make chores a breeze, like this electric spin scrubber to tackle bathroom grime and this nifty robot vacuum that doubles as a mop.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackle
Noun
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Hyundai Rotem specializes in producing railway equipment and defense products.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, household appliances, communication equipment, and forest industry were among the worst-performing subsectors.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Like many other state environmental protection agencies, Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection receives money appropriated by Congress and uses these funds for its own conservation projects and for those undertaken by land trusts and other organizations via grants.—
Shelley Harms,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new leadership on Thursday dismissed at least four enforcement lawsuits undertaken by the previous administration’s director.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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For modifying the gear in your presets, the app works fine.—
Nate Anderson,
Ars Technica,
10 Mar. 2025
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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
Verb
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This panel will dive into the art of the cold read, providing actors with the tools to approach any audition with confidence, preparation, and authenticity.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
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European leaders, who near-universally backed Zelensky after the Oval Office showdown, have called for an immediate summit to discuss how to approach peace talks with Russia.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Tailor Your Messaging Customize your ads to address local concerns or seasonal needs.—
Michael Fox,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The closest the budget comes to addressing tax on tips is describing a way in which lawmakers in the future could create a bill that ends tax on tips.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Natalie does a lot of stuff with Everytown for Gun Safety.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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The weirdest stuff in the movie belongs to Queen Latifah and Terrence Howard’s roles as Christmas angels who narrate the story and get into some hi-jinks on the side.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The new order sets up the regulatory streamlining apparatus and agenda at federal agencies.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr.,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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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
Verb
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Despite losing all three, there were significant improvements collectively and individually, with contributions from attacking starlets Nico Paz, who scored against Atalanta, and Diao, who got the equaliser against Juventus.—
David Ferrini,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The case, which generated headlines around the world, comes amid rising hostility against Muslims and Palestinians in the U.S. since Hamas attacked Israel in October 2023.—
Sophia Tareen and Melissa Perez Winder,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Tackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackle. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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