How to Use tackle in a Sentence

tackle

1 of 2 noun
Definition of tacklenext
Synonyms for tacklenext
  • He made two tackles in the first half.
  • Braswell finished the year with 20 tackles, four of them for loss, with 2.5 sacks.
    — Matt Stahl | Mstahl@al.com, al, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Olsen also made a touchdown-saving tackle near the end of the first half.
    — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2023
  • Williams has started 58 games for the Bengals at left and right tackle.
    — Kelsey Conway, The Enquirer, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Chris Jones, the team’s defensive tackle, comes in at least once a week.
    — Lizzy Rosenberg, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Young tied for the team high with seven QB hurries and had 1.5 sacks among his 4.5 tackles for a loss.
    — Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 16 Jan. 2024
  • The free agent market for offensive tackle runs the gamut.
    — Nicole Yang, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Cherry, who was added to the team three weeks ago, had three tackles for losses in the first half, when the Rattlers built a 42-27 lead.
    — Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 28 May 2023
  • No state has banned tackle football for kids, but there have been attempts to do so.
    — Adam Beam, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Simmons ended the game with two tackles for the Titans as the team dropped its second straight game.
    — Scott Thompson, Fox News, 15 Oct. 2023
  • After the tackle, Hamlin rose and took two steps before falling to the ground.
    — Emmanuel Morgan, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Watch him against Travon Walker at left tackle (in 2021).
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Or Tyler Smith will start at left tackle with Tyron Smith available as a swing.
    — Dallas News, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Riley had a career-high 21 tackles with 1.5 for loss and a pass breakup last season at UO.
    — oregonlive, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Emiliano Morales catch five passes for 53 yards and a TD and had seven tackles.
    — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2023
  • Go out at first light with ultralight spinning tackle, and toss out a nightcrawler on a bare hook.
    — Will Ryan, Field & Stream, 5 July 2023
  • The fishing and tackle store will open in a former skating rink building.
    — Kathy Jumper, al, 12 Feb. 2023
  • Edoga started 12 games at tackle in his first three seasons with the Jets.
    — David Moore, Dallas News, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Cobb ranks third on the Trojans with 31 tackles despite missing two games.
    — Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Jonah Williams will start at right tackle for the Bengals this season.
    — Cincinnati Enquirer, The Enquirer, 15 May 2023
  • Like many kids in the United States, Evan Hansen started playing tackle football in third grade.
    — Celia Ford, WIRED, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The Eagles tackle also shared some insight into the making of the album.
    — Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 15 Nov. 2023
  • He's had four seasons with more than 100 tackles including in his last three.
    — Anthony Gharib, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2023
  • The moves come in the wake of losing right tackle Jack Conklin to a season-ending injury on Sunday against the Bengals.
    — Dan Labbe, cleveland, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Since then, she’s caught rainbows up to 12 pounds and brown trout to 15 pounds—all from Arkansas rivers with fly fishing tackle.
    — Outdoor Life, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Weisbrod, a senior, was second on the team in tackles with 64 including eight for loss.
    — James Weber, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Otherwise, there's not much to pick apart in a prospect with Pro Bowl potential as either a tackle or guard.
    — Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Wilkins has the most tackles of any defensive tackles since entering the league.
    — Daniel Oyefusi, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2024
  • McDaniel and his new offensive staff last year couldn’t get a great look at 2020 first-rounder Austin Jackson at right tackle.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2023
  • The defending Super Bowl champions might have a big void to fill at left tackle.
    — Tyler Dragon, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2023
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tackle

2 of 2 verb
  • He was tackled at the line of scrimmage.
  • We found new ways to tackle the problem.
  • The police officer tackled him as he tried to escape.
  • I'll tackle my homework later.
  • Nothing gets me up and out of bed ready to tackle things more.
    — Jill Mapes, Pitchfork, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Which is not to doubt the tenacity of the Swifties eager to tackle the scourge of AI nudes on her behalf.
    — Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 25 Jan. 2024
  • The goal was to tackle this subject in a way that was funny and not pedantic or like a lecture.
    — Taylor Lorenz, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Keep scrolling to discover our best back-to-school finds for tackling the school year with ease.
    — Andie Kanaras, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2023
  • As the villain is about to kill Moser with a motorbike, Rex launches out of a bush and tackles him.
    — Naaman Zhou, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2023
  • On a recent day, Lochemes led students in tackling some words.
    — Alan J. Borsuk, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2023
  • Use it to tackle everything from grout on tiles to dirty windows.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
  • It’s equipped with side grips to maintain a firm hold while tackling roadside fixes.
    — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Gary tackles his first Father’s Day as a new dad and his first without his own father.
    — Olivia McCormack, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2023
  • And went all out on my quads and calves to tackle the post-workout soreness my new program had bestowed to me.
    — Talene Appleton, Men's Health, 7 Aug. 2023
  • And the cushioned and sturdy soles are there to tackle all sorts of terrain, from the jet bridge to wherever your travels take you.
    — Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2023
  • The jump ball was intercepted by Mark Gilbert, who was tackled for a touchback.
    — Andrew Birkle, Detroit Free Press, 13 May 2023
  • The tool provides a quick LED treatment that tackles every skin concern — from fine lines to breakouts — in a flash.
    — Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 9 Nov. 2023
  • The mop performed well on both tile floor and hardwood floor and was able to tackle messes like butter with no issue.
    — Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2023
  • Whether you’re curled up by the fireplace or tackling a snowball fight, let this mug be your trusty companion.
    — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2023
  • And this grinning prankster is one of our easiest Jacks to tackle — just transfer the pattern, carve out the eyes, and finish with a jagged smile.
    — Annie O’Sullivan, Woman's Day, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The round brush can scrub soap scum from bathtubs, the pointed brush can tackle hard water stains on grout lines, and the flat tools can clean tiles and glass doors, for instance.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 23 Nov. 2023
  • But their plans to tackle the formidable issue vary, and some are rather light on specifics.
    — Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2024
  • That number went up after colleagues found out how much work the two were tackling; even so, creesch was winding down.
    — Paresh Dave, WIRED, 14 Mar. 2024
  • The Lysol Power Bathroom Cleaner is the best shower tile cleaner for tackling these jobs.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2024
  • However, those who plan on tackling very rugged trails or carrying lots of gear should opt for a stiffer boot.
    — Samson McDougall, Health, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Two friends tackled Leo, pinning him to the kitchen floor while telling Simmons to run for her life, according to a police report.
    — John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 30 May 2023
  • After a struggle to pull the women apart with the help of the male bystander, the security guard tackles the woman in the thong to the ground and pins her arms behind her back.
    — Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 11 July 2023
  • Short subjects willing to tackle tough subjects made the final cut with the Academy this year.
    — Peter Debruge, Variety, 4 Mar. 2024
  • There weren’t many frontiers left for the couple to tackle — none that seemed feasible, anyway.
    — Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Bryant, a student at the University of Michigan-Flint, stepped out of the car and took off, prompting Wendling to exit the convenience store and tackle her to the ground.
    — Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 20 Oct. 2023

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