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tackle

[tak-uhl, tey-kuhl] / ˈtæk əl, ˈteɪ kəl /
NOUN
equipment for activity
Synonyms
STRONG
accouterment apparatus appliance gear goods habiliments hook impedimenta implements line machinery materiel outfit paraphernalia rig rigging tools trappings
VERB
make an effort
Synonyms
STRONGEST
begin deal with engage in take on try undertake work on
STRONG
accept attack attempt essay launch
WEAK
apply oneself bang away at come to grips with devote oneself to embark upon give a try give a whirl go for it make a run at pitch into set about square off start the ball rolling take a shot at take in hand take on try on for size turn one's hand to turn to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abstain complete conclude end finish
STRONG
be lazy
WEAK
avoid dodge forget idle neglect
VERB
jump on and grab
Synonyms
STRONGEST
confront halt stop
STRONG
attack block catch challenge clutch down grapple grasp intercept nail sack seize smear take throw upset
WEAK
bring down bring to the ground put the freeze on take hold of throw down
Antonyms
STRONG
free give help hold let go liberate lose offer protect receive release
WEAK
avoid

Example Sentences

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As part of the meetings, the IMF will release its annual Fiscal Monitor report, which is expected to flag rising government debt as countries tackle repeated economic shocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Those who are seriously concerned about college expenses should aggressively tackle these other goals first, so they can move on to making regular investments for education.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

To tackle these questions, researchers combined expertise from multiple fields, including genetics, archaeology, earth science, and oceanography.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

There are fewer people in the bureau, which has offices dispersed across the country, and they’re trying to tackle the same scale of data as they do in normal times.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

It was so uncomfortable this morning that Genie had been happy to get out the house and tackle the hot yard, even if peas were involved.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds