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
Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
But there has been some question of whether LSU’s Campbell has the requisite length to continue playing left tackle in the NFL.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Today's brainteaser is difficult, with all of the words starting with the same letter, so there's no need to stress if this one's proving too tough to tackle.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The on-site replay official can now overturn penalties for hits to defenseless players, facemask fouls, horse-collar tackles, tripping, and running into/roughing the kicker.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
But there has been some question of whether LSU’s Campbell has the requisite length to continue playing left tackle in the NFL.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
Other legislation in the reform package includes a bill that would tackle price gouging in the vending machines of CDCR visiting rooms and another that would allow courts to consider sentences other than incarceration in county jails for pregnant and postpartum defendants.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Today's brainteaser is difficult, with all of the words starting with the same letter, so there's no need to stress if this one's proving too tough to tackle.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackle
Noun
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Similarly, when optimal maintenance and upgrade schedules aren’t maintained, critical equipment can fail.—
Julian Durand,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Join 709 others in the comments View Comments That includes, among others, toys, communication equipment such as smartphones, computers and a wide range of other consumer electronics.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 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
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Park Tool guide to bicycle brakes 6: Shift the derailleurs With the rear wheel off the ground, spin the pedals and shift through the gears.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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The protective gear to wear when visiting a burn site should include: An N95 mask.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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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
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In general, your treatment will likely have two parts: relieving the initial pain and inflammation, as well as addressing the underlying causes, as Dr. Carroll describes it.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
4 Apr. 2025
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However, critics argue that the policy prioritizes wealth over skills or merit and fails to address broader economic concerns—especially as the administration continues efforts to deport millions of undocumented immigrants.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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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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This is stuff that happens in our business all the time.—
Fred Bronson,
Billboard,
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
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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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Five dogs escaped and brutally attacked a 43-year-old man in Arizona, leading to his death days later, deputies said.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Tackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackle. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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