TACKS (UP) Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

tacks (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of tack (up)

as in nails

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But Moe pulls it together in time for dinner and nails a menu that includes Thai crab salad, a beautiful piece of kingfish with curry, and a chocolate matcha cake.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2026
Final Thoughts The Fitbit Edge nails the dedicated fitness tracker formula, with dependable workout tracking, comprehensive vital monitoring, and standout sleep analysis.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026

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