as in to hang (around)
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Recent Examples of tag along
The sisters would tag along with their mother to the '90s sitcom set, which led to the twins being asked to babysit stars Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who were seven years younger.
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Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 25 June 2025
No founder would ever object to hyper-growth, but there are plenty who underestimate the scrutiny that tags along.
—Danielle Sabrina, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Roman Anthony’s parents have an affinity for Napa Valley wine, and on their annual visits from Florida, their youngest son tagged along to a few games at Oracle Park.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 21 June 2025
As a boy, Emmett McTigue tagged along with his dad on real estate appointments.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
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Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 25 June 2025
No founder would ever object to hyper-growth, but there are plenty who underestimate the scrutiny that tags along.
—Danielle Sabrina, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Roman Anthony’s parents have an affinity for Napa Valley wine, and on their annual visits from Florida, their youngest son tagged along to a few games at Oracle Park.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 21 June 2025
As a boy, Emmett McTigue tagged along with his dad on real estate appointments.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tag along
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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On June 12, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accompanied ICE agents to Huntington Park, with a film crew tailing her.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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The Yankees tagged Muñoz for two runs on three hits and a walk to force extra innings, where Aaron Judge delivered a walk-off sacrifice fly in the 10th.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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This means if someone is caught tagging a church, for example, instead of implementing a fine, that person is ordered to remove the graffiti and meet the victims of the crime.—
Spencer Pauley,
The Washington Examiner,
11 July 2025
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Let the repeats guide readers’ attention, especially in moments when emotions are building.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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In other words, this wasn’t a unilateral Trump move nor a matter of whim, but a coordinated transatlantic effort that follows the upbeat NATO summit in June that Rutte skilfully guided.—
Daniel Fried,
Time,
15 July 2025
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The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce recently held its inaugural Infrastructure Summit in Nashville as a way to bring local government and the public and private sectors together to talk about change, officials said.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
21 July 2025
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Paddling on the waters that sustain their lands reminds them of the sacrifices their families endured to preserve their fishing and hunting rights, their ongoing struggle to restore a watershed the size of West Virginia, the fight to bring fire and salmon back to the lands and waters.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Johnson’s wish to shadow the opponent’s top receiver will be easier to grant in Allen’s system that relies heavily on man coverage.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Unresolved Tensions: Safety Concerns and Hallucinations Grok 4’s launch was shadowed by Grok 3’s praise for Hitler and antisemitic meltdowns days earlier, exposing unresolved risks.—
Gerui Wang,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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In Thursday’s premiere, Pike managed to pilot the Enterprise to safety in a deadly battle against the Gorn while his love interest Marie Batel struggled to survive with a life-threatening Gorn infection.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
17 July 2025
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The Rehearsal season two, which saw Fielder apply his particular blend of social engineering to the problem of preventing airline crashes, involved a late-stage turn revealing that the comedian actually learned how to pilot a 737 as part of the process.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
15 July 2025
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Alpha Gang follows a group of alien invaders sent to conquer Earth.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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London came in at number two, followed by Hong Kong, Monaco, and Zurich.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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This level of confidence from Oakley is helping steer their vision of the future with the help of innovators like Meta AI, Axiom Space, and Travis Scott.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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There is also a neutral setting between forward and reverse that lets the watercraft drift, a nice change from the old days of not being able to steer at all if there was no thrust.—
Jeremy Korzeniewski,
Robb Report,
12 July 2025
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“Tag along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tag%20along. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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