tackles

verb

present tense third-person singular of tackle
as in approaches
to start work on energetically once I clean the kitchen, I think I'll tackle the bathroom

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Recent Examples of tackles The Foundation tackles the social and cultural challenges that the market alone will not solve. — Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 One of our favorite early deals is a sleek cordless vacuum that fits into corners, tackles pet dander, and is lightweight enough to handle with ease. — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 22 June 2026 While this study primarily tackles printability, the researchers note that their framework can now be used to test other natural biopolymers. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026 His focus on the voting bill, instead of signing one that tackles a top issue for voters, has left some GOP strategists baffled. — David Hickey, NBC news, 2 July 2026 Before the Bears mailbag also goes on a brief hiatus, Brad Biggs tackles another set of reader questions. — Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026 In the special, Arcuri tackles topics like marital pranks and urinal mind games while contending, on the more serious side, with his wife Katie Thurston’s cancer journey. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 June 2026 Kin, which was selected as one of Oprah's Book Club picks earlier this year, tackles themes of family and found family, particularly between women. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 The ProLeap system handles thresholds and room transitions that stop other robots cold, 35,000Pa of suction with anti-tangle brush technology tackles carpets and pet hair, and dual omni-scrub mopping with hot water takes care of stubborn floor stains. — Victoria Song, The Verge, 22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackles
  1. approaches
  2. undertakes
  3. addresses
  4. attacks
Verb
  • Washington still approaches Africa country by country, while Africa is organizing itself as a continental market.
    — Daniele Nyirandutiye, semafor.com, 6 July 2026
  • As the 16th anniversary of their July 13, 2010 nuptials approaches, the now-52-year-old Penelope Cruz tells People that even now, the mystery between the couple is alive and well.
    — Alessandra De Tommasi, Vanity Fair, 5 July 2026
Definition of approaches
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  • The center undertakes research projects on everything from intensive therapy programs to software for aphasia treatment.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 24 June 2026
  • Set in a small Spanish town, Mio undertakes an odyssey between childhood and adolescence that demands everything of him in his quest to find himself.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 June 2026
Definition of undertakes
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  • At this size, handling is just as important as capacity; Galian addresses this with double-cable steering and a steering angle above 90 degrees for parking and tight spaces.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • The strategy also addresses long-term customer recognition, countering the perception that new clients get better deals, similar to Marriott Bonvoy's tenure acknowledgment.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of addresses
Verb
  • Rabies is a viral disease that attacks the central nervous system and is almost always fatal once symptoms begin, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Another device, called a 4-Poster bait station, attacks the ticks that congregate on deer’s heads.
    — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of attacks

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