tacks 1 of 2

noun

plural of tack
as in methods
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of tack
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Recent Examples of tacks
Noun
In that, the filmmaker got down to the brass binary tacks of the tech. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 When proceeds roll into new QSBS, the time already spent holding the original stock tacks onto the new shares. — Sharon Olson, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The ending even tacks on a let’s-save-our-hangout rally that could be Velcroed onto any ’80s comedy. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 But the different tacks agencies are taking reveal confusion over how state law should apply to the relatively new — and sometimes hard to identify — e-motorcycles. — Rose Evans august 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Aug. 2026 At the end of each half, the referee usually — although not always — tacks on some ‘additional time’ to make up for stoppages in play. — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 17 July 2026 Escalating to the last defensive resort, Mammoth tacks on long-range rifle storage above both sides of the king-size bed for immediate access. — New Atlas, 9 June 2026 There are two tacks for the contemporary performer facing the decline of classic genres of film and comedy. — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 7 June 2026 To boost those efforts, Uber has taken a variety of tacks in recent years, including striking partnerships, investing in other companies and making acquisitions. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tacks
  1. methods
  2. clips
  3. approaches
  4. nails
  5. strategies
  6. clamps
  7. techniques
  8. screws
Noun
  • Their current fibers measure about 1 millimeter across, but improved fabrication methods could reduce that thickness to tens of micrometers.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
  • This idea seems corroborated by the fact that a number of papers contain strikingly similar ideas and methods—as if their authors were communicating.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of methods
Verb
  • All of my essentials are packed in my Stowaway, which clips into my weekender as a bag organizer, and can clip out to be worn on its own as a crossbody when walking around during the day or as a clutch when going out in the evening.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • This compact tote folds into a small pouch that clips directly onto your keys and expands into a functional bag when needed.
    — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Definition of clips
Noun
  • Conversely, more diverse teams can bring a wider range of perspectives and approaches to research.
    — Rodney Coates, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
  • As a director, Fish has taken subversive, revelatory approaches to the theatrical canon and has adapted, for a taste, Don DeLillo and David Foster Wallace.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of approaches
Verb
  • Anderson’s collaboration with this gifted young man nails the one thing that every great concert movie tries gift to those who could not be there for the original moment.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The film’s most heartbreaking scene sees Davidson’s character singing to his daughter over the phone before a deadly shootout ensues, and the actor nails it.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of nails
Noun
  • This work evidences both a moral courage and brash authority on Simon’s part and speaks to the deep ethical complexity of her concerns and strategies as an artist.
    — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Her path crosses with that of Inocência, an enslaved Black woman who possesses healing knowledge, knows the land, and devises her own strategies of resistance.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of strategies
Verb
  • The twisting barrel easily clamps to hair (without pulling) and gives you long-lasting curls for up to two days.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 2026
  • The Pocket Grip also features a central hex drive that clamps a standard hex bit.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
Definition of clamps
Noun
  • One provision also targets products designed to cause emotional harm through deceptive techniques.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Hydrodissection is already performed in the United States, Thornton says, although availability varies and techniques aren’t yet standardized.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of techniques
Verb
  • Loose hardware Give any bolts, brackets, and screws a quick once-over to make sure nothing has worked itself loose.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The pen cap then screws onto the lower tube to create an extended striker that's easy to grip and move.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 June 2026
Definition of screws

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“Tacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacks. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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