tacking (up)

verb

present participle of tack (up)
as in posting

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  1. posting
  2. nailing
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  • The data developer saw its stock drop around 12% despite posting better-than-expected earnings and upbeat guidance.
    — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The department is also working with Nevada State Parks on posting warning signs near Hidden Beach.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of posting
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  • The San Diego native has started all 24 of UCLA’s games during his two seasons in Westwood, nailing 36 of his 44 field-goal attempts, including five out his nine attempts from at least 50 yards.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
  • But the point of the Neo is that it eschews frills and frippery in favor of nailing the basics.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of nailing
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“Tacking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacking%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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