TACKLES Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

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 For the first time, Europe has voted on a text that tackles Islamist entryism and the Muslim Brotherhood. — Tyler Speicher, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 Plant Armor tackles some of these challenges, starting with the pests. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026 When Carla and Johnny get there, Gabe literally runs away from them, but Johnny tackles him. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026 The latest Chicago Media Report tackles Mike Ditka's impact on The Score, a morning show host exit at WBEZ, the latest radio station rankings and more. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 The breakthrough tackles a major quantum computing challenge by connecting different hardware systems without creating communication bottlenecks. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026 Unlike harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive scrubbers like steel wool, salt effectively tackles grime while remaining safe for both wood and plastic cutting board surfaces. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2026 Max tackles daily dust and crumbs with a super-slim profile that easily slides underneath low-hanging furniture where manual vacuums can't reach. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026 The Bissell Crosswave HydroScrub is a 2-in-1 wet-and-dry vacuum that tackles tough dirt on all floor types. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

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As El Gouna approaches its 10th edition, Shawky says the next step is strengthening CineGouna’s international presence and developing more year-round activity beyond the annual festival.

— Essie Assibu, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
General view of tourists taking selfies at North Bund in Shanghai, China, as Typhoon Dolphin approaches the country.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of approaches

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Instead, the 78-year-old undertakes the often thankless task of officiating football matches.

— Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
The solution is a lot of morphine and a lot of rest, both of which Cathy undertakes with Adam constantly (and chastely) by her side.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of undertakes

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But this redesign must be paired with structural change that addresses the barriers, bias, and discrimination that contribute to symptoms being dismissed, delays in care, and unequal access to health care and treatment for women.

— Sadiya S. Khan, Time, 26 Oct. 2026
The filing also addresses many of the same themes that have sparked concerns of an AI bubble, including the possibility of AI demand growing more slowly than expected.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of addresses

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She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a chronic disease in which the immune system attacks the central nervous system, disrupting communication between the brain and the rest of the body.

— Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Blair revealed in 2018 that she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disorder that attacks healthy cells in the central nervous system, according to the National Institutes of Health.

— Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026

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