tack
noun
a short, sharp-pointed nail, usually with a flat, broad head.
has tacked
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present perfectof tack (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Just about every supplier has tacked on fuel surcharges to Golden Corral’s bills as diesel prices have shot up this year, Trenary said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
At an election rally in the town of Querfurt, 70-year-old Gerd has tacked a small, frayed German flag to the handles of his mobility scooter.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Despite being part of the progressive bloc, Raman has tacked more centrist as she runs for citywide office.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
The stock was rising 0.4% in recent afternoon trading, and has tacked on 3.4% amid a five-session win streak.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2025
Because of the sheets of wood veneer her father has tacked over its windows, their apartment is stuffy and hot.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
