as in to hang (around)
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Recent Examples of tag along
Meanwhile, his secret boyfriend (Peter Macdissi) wants to tag along, too, despite Frank’s reservations.
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Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
Also, manager Scott Brickell (country star Trace Adkins, returning in the role) has lined up the biggest road tour ever for MercyMe, and that includes a spot for Sam to tag along but not perform, if Bart has his way.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Count on 5-year-old brother Christian to tag along too.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
So Vrabel asked if Kraft would greenlight a trip for the spouses and significant others to tag along to New York for the Jets game, and the owner agreed.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
Also, manager Scott Brickell (country star Trace Adkins, returning in the role) has lined up the biggest road tour ever for MercyMe, and that includes a spot for Sam to tag along but not perform, if Bart has his way.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Count on 5-year-old brother Christian to tag along too.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
So Vrabel asked if Kraft would greenlight a trip for the spouses and significant others to tag along to New York for the Jets game, and the owner agreed.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tag along
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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Playing their own postseason-style of defense, the Wild spent the first two games tailing and trying to control the impact of Dallas standouts Wyatt Johnston and Jason Robertson, and have held them each to just one even-strength goal in the first two games.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2026
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Quantrill was tagged for seven runs on nine hits, including two home runs, and lasted just 4 1/3 innings before giving way to reliever Valente Bellozo.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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The big hit came courtesy of Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler, who capped off the rally by tagging Crochet for a three-run home run to dead center field and ultimately finished a triple shy of hitting for the cycle.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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The actors seem tuned to one another like musicians in an orchestra, and Romvari guides them through performances that feel neither overplayed or understated.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The newsletter aims to provide up-to-date information to guide plant care for the Chicago area, especially pest and disease control.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Community members are asked to bring their own bags.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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This thing that brings us into the world can so quickly be deemed indecent.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Some tech firms argue that outright bans simply push children to shadow accounts that can’t be as easily regulated and monitored.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The job-shadowing program for youths aged 14 to 20 allows participants to gain hands-on experience with officers who advise the program.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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The production also took advantage of electric and hybrid vehicles and was the first production to pilot electric Shorty 40s, a new electric box truck built for film productions.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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But only 38 percent of the 2026 event’s entries ran autonomously, organizers say; the rest were piloted remotely.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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Of course, no rotation shuffling is imminent with Rodón expected to make at least three rehab starts and Cole moving at a slower pace following Tommy John surgery.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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And followed that up with the three consecutive home runs in the second inning.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Their system can lift and steer objects in multiple directions with no physical contact.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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Avoid washing dishes, showering, or bathing, and steer clear of washers and dryers, as they are linked to both plumbing and electrical systems and can provide a path for electricity through the dryer vent.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Tag along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tag%20along. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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