tackling

verb

Definition of tacklingnext
present participle of tackle
as in approaching
to start work on energetically once I clean the kitchen, I think I'll tackle the bathroom

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Recent Examples of tackling Phones remain among the biggest problems, and tackling this issue deserves focus. — Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026 Instead of tackling a whole-house cleanout, focus on areas of your home that accumulate clutter during warmer months. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 Alameda County officials lauded his role in tackling the county’s most complex issues. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 6 July 2026 But virtual try-on technology has been tackling this challenge by letting shoppers try on different frame proportions and styles. — K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Irish Spring soap is an affordable, effective, and unexpected cleaning tool for tackling everyday household cleaning. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026 But researchers like me are tackling the problem by studying mixtures that reflect real-world exposures and grouping chemicals with similar biological effects. — Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 Before Independence Day, Margo Price has surprise-released her Days of Unrest mixtape, featuring the singer’s renditions of protest songs tackling the issues Price has championed. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026 Other universities are tackling public health, the Black college experience, and artificial intelligence, highlighting literature's power to foster critical thinking and connection. — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackling
  1. approaching
  2. addressing
  3. undertaking
  4. attacking
Verb
  • With group play coming to a close and the Round of 32 approaching, the competition is heating up as teams look to punch their tickets to the knockout round in hopes of hoisting the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the final on Sunday, July 19.
    — Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • With two or three roster spots still to fill for next season, the Heat is also on its way to approaching the first apron of $209 million.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Definition of approaching
Verb
  • Hyundai is addressing the issue by allowing drivers to bring their Tucsons into authorized dealers for free instrument panel cluster software updates.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The historic housing bill, which took effect Wednesday, was written in hopes of addressing California’s housing crisis.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of addressing
Verb
  • JPMorgan Chase is undertaking a vast AI transformation, integrating intelligent agents across its entire operations to reshape client experiences and internal processes.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Responders are still undertaking rescue operations, searching for people thought to be under the rubble.
    — Laura Romero, ABC News, 29 June 2026
Definition of undertaking
Verb
  • Electing to keep his No 5 on the field, the Brazil head coach made a subtle tactical tweak that saw Endrick enter the action and brought Matheus Cunha further to the left flank — which unlocked the attacking prowess of Vinicius Junior.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026
  • In patients with type 1 diabetes, the immune system starts attacking the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 6 July 2026
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