TACKLED Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

tackled

verb

past tense of tackle

as in approached

to start work on energetically once I clean the kitchen, I think I'll tackle the bathroom

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Recent Examples of tackled Harris accepted, then asked to co-write the screenplay despite never having tackled a feature script. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 Iamaleava missed the entire second half of the 17-15 victory over Oregon after he was tackled on a keeper late in the first half of play. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 On first down, Rachaad White ran two yards and was tackled with just under 50 seconds to go. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 Daniels also could have scurried to his feet and spiked the ball because there were seven seconds remaining when he was tackled. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 The quarterback was running with the ball when he was spun around and tackled. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 In the video, she is tackled and her body falls across one of the bicycles as officers begin to try to restrain her. — Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026 The Iraq War, the Covid-19 pandemic, the billionaire bubble and a social media audit are among the heady subjects tackled in cinemas this month. — David Faris, TheWeek, 7 Oct. 2026 Late in the game, Tyquan Thornton made a 45-yard reception but appeared to seriously injury his ankle as he was tackled. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026

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Even gambling, when approached responsibly, can be an enjoyable recreational activity.

— Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
But Mana said those plans were still on the table when Griffin’s team approached him about buying Mana Wynwood about three years ago.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of approached

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The apartment’s current owner, Adam Zoia, an executive in the recruiting industry, bought the apartment in 2021 and later undertook a two-year renovation.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Over three and a half years, Vervoordt’s team, alongside regional Swiss firm Comina Architecture, undertook a meticulous renovation of the nearly 10,000-square-foot property.

— Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026

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Authorities said John had been a special needs student at the school and had attacked a classroom with special needs students.

— HAVEN DALEY, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
On Friday, settlers attacked the village as residents, accompanied by peace activists, set out early for the harvest.

— Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

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