as in method
something done to achieve a particular goal
Toddlers use a lot of different tactics to try to get what they want.
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Recent Examples of tactic
His pressure tactics have worked in the past, but this time might be different.
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Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Engineering this success behind the scenes was Smith and her boyfriend, Hunter Hill — but their tactics began to raise eyebrows amongst many Squad-mates and their parents.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The activist group has been around for a few years and has become known for protests blocking roadways but has escalated in recent years to go after priceless cultural relics, a tactic adopted more commonly in Europe.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
The tactic was inspired by past mass demonstrations against Trump, such as the January 2017 Women's March.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Engineering this success behind the scenes was Smith and her boyfriend, Hunter Hill — but their tactics began to raise eyebrows amongst many Squad-mates and their parents.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The activist group has been around for a few years and has become known for protests blocking roadways but has escalated in recent years to go after priceless cultural relics, a tactic adopted more commonly in Europe.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
The tactic was inspired by past mass demonstrations against Trump, such as the January 2017 Women's March.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactic
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This method will minimize creases and save suitcase space.—
Amy Louise Bailey,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2025
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His work has been cited by the Federal Trade Commission, and the BBC has replicated his research method to report on how many video game companies do not comply with regulations.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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No easy fixes Google had no comment on the new technique or if the company believes the new attack optimization poses a threat to Gemini users.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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Suffolk County prosecutors have argued that the technique is widely accepted, per News 12.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Through countless films, TV series, Amblin events, awards campaigns and our public relations strategy—this is where Marvin came alive.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Trump is letting the promise of AI slip away In the middle of all this tariff chaos, Trump’s AI strategy remains unclear.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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What are some safe and effective ways to exercise while following the keto diet?—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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The best way to prevent type 2 diabetes is to shift toward a healthier lifestyle.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Tactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactic. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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