TACKED (UP) Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

tacked (up)

verb

past tense of tack (up)

as in nailed

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Fresh off a 45-point effort at Miami Wednesday, Edwards nailed a 3 for his first points but then missed his next 10 field goals.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026
According to tradition, Luther nailed his Ninety-five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, on this day.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of nailed

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People were seen leading horses to safety through ankle-deep water, in a video posted by the National Weather Service.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
The sophomore posted a double-double with a team-high 23 points and 10 assists while shooting 5 of 6 from the field.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of posted

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On October 16, Congress promulgated a constitutional amendment ending Brazil’s traditional six-day workweek, gradually reducing the maximum workweek without cutting pay.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
As promulgated last month, ballots must use envelopes with an election-mail logo that can to be scanned using high-speed processing equipment and contain a barcode unique to each voter.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of promulgated

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The decline in traditional TV viewership is pushing Disney to broaden its coverage to new platforms and new audiences that don't watch cable or broadcast TV.

— Alex Sherman, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Ebert continued broadcasting with Chicago columnist Richard Roeper and died in 2013.

— Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of broadcast

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Under the new measures announced Sunday, nonessential Congolese travelers will be returned through the nearest border crossing at their own expense, while those entering illegally face prosecution, the Ugandan ministry said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
California officials have countered that the list is unverified and includes the names of lawful voters, despite recent charges announced by DOJ of roughly 28 individuals from the list accused of voting and immigration-related crimes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of announced

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After the election, armchair pundits and paid professionals proclaimed that Ronald Reagan had been right all along.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Netizens proclaimed their affection for the rattan man, claiming a combination of intrigue, longing, and confusion.

— Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of proclaimed

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