in tow

phrase

1

: accompanying or following usually as an attending or dependent party

not easy shopping with kids in tow

2

: under guidance or protection

taken in tow by a friendly native

Examples of in tow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Luckily, there was a film crew and Oscar-winning director in tow, and the eventual result 40 years on has been BBC feature doc Wham! — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 31 July 2026

The airline didn't disclose whether any passengers had previously tried to board a flight with a humanoid robot in tow, but said the new policy, in effect since July 23, was not in response to a specific incident. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 29 July 2026

But there's no denying the ceiling of the Sixers with LeBron in tow. — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Mom Goldie Hawn and step-dad Kurt Russell were in tow for that getaway, in addition to her brother, Oliver Hudson. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2026

Rhymes for in tow

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau