tack
noun
a short, sharp-pointed nail, usually with a flat, broad head.
are tacking
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present progressiveof tack.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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On new loan originations, lenders are tacking a bigger margin on to the base interest rates, especially for larger companies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
Even farmers, whose fuels are supposed to be exempt from the fees, have said their suppliers are tacking on compliance costs, anyway.
From Seattle Times ● May 24, 2023
They’re adding accommodations akin to those found at resorts, and are tacking on theme-park attractions like zip lines and water slides.
From New York Times ● Aug. 28, 2022
Firefighters are tacking a large blaze on an industrial estate in Antrim.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2021
Ah, look! they are tacking again; they see it won’t do.
From True Blue by William Henry Giles Kingston
