as in prudent
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
made the tactical move of becoming friendly with the journalism teacher, hoping that this would get him appointed editor of the school newspaper
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Recent Examples of tactical
The tactical operation center was similar to structures commonplace during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan — before the rise of drone warfare.
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Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Gukesh’s calm at the board was buttressed by an unusual focus in his training, on psychology, alongside the more traditional tactical and strategic instruction.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of police officers -- some wearing tactical gear and carrying long rifles -- descended on the mall.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
De Zerbi has said on multiple occasions since his appointment on March 31 that his tactical philosophy is not important with only a few weeks left until the end of the season.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Gukesh’s calm at the board was buttressed by an unusual focus in his training, on psychology, alongside the more traditional tactical and strategic instruction.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of police officers -- some wearing tactical gear and carrying long rifles -- descended on the mall.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
De Zerbi has said on multiple occasions since his appointment on March 31 that his tactical philosophy is not important with only a few weeks left until the end of the season.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactical
Adjective
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And that’s allowing Fed policymakers to be prudent, waiting on the sidelines to see everything play out before making a call to raise or lower rates, as several of them have said in recent public speeches, particularly the officials who dissented this week.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Trading back removed a lot of drama, but was the prudent way to go.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Use of herbicides requires caution to avoid harming desirable plants and ensure the safety of yourself and others.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Macron underscored the need for European industry to innovate and win back consumers with better, more desirable products that will finance the EU’s defense goals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Policymakers, especially here in Tokyo, would be wise to accept more foreign workers to plug labor gaps, but that’s not a durable answer on its own.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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Steinberg believes the fit will work out well football wise and business wise.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The company has raced to buy as much computing power as possible, making $600 billion in spending commitments last year.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Determined to rise to the occasion and work out every possible kink, Daisy sets out to resolve conflicts between the stews and in the galley.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
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What’s depicted focuses on the advances these early feminists made at the school and in society, and the personal tensions between the relentlessly radical Marks and the more politic Woolley.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Florida has had enough of pettiness, politic stunts and petulance.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Tactical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactical. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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