as in to hang (around)
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Recent Examples of tag along
The coach invited Iheanachor to tag along.
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Mike Defabo,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
But the way in which these regular-degular ingredients are combined—and the stories that tag along—could only come from him.
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Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Apr. 2026
Not that Austin was planning to tag along to Seoul.
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Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
Unlike Dart, Hera will not strike but will tag along for months of surveying.
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Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tag along
Mike Defabo,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
But the way in which these regular-degular ingredients are combined—and the stories that tag along—could only come from him.
—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Apr. 2026
Not that Austin was planning to tag along to Seoul.
—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
Unlike Dart, Hera will not strike but will tag along for months of surveying.
—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 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.
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Surveillance footage from a Miami-area home captured a suspect appearing to tail a delivery driver before stealing Father's Day gifts from a porch, highlighting a trend of increasingly bold package theft tactics.
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During his time in Congress, one analysis tagged him the most conservative Democrat in the caucus.
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The Kardashians star didn't caption the photos or tag the location where they were taken.
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That idea guided nearly every aspect of the wardrobe.
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Itineraries guide food-lovers to Breyðvirkið, the Faroe Islands’ sole artisanal sourdough bakery, renowned for its exceptional coffee and its ‘BMO’ (bolle med ost), a classic Scandinavian breakfast of a fresh sourdough bun with butter and cheese.
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The La Roja boss didn’t react quickly enough to the situation, instead opting for more of the same after the halftime break – rightly or wrongly relying on his mainstay players who largely brought him to this point – and didn’t change anyone until the 71st minute.
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Miniso aims to bring the element of surprise to each visit, according to its website, combining new arrivals with seasonal good and exclusive collaborations.
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But reviewers and others have continued to criticize the absence of references to the child molestation allegations that continually shadowed the singer.
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The soft curves throughout the space, the natural materials, the interplay of light and shadow, and the retractable atrium were all designed to create a feeling of openness and discovery.
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But only minutes into the flight, relatives say, the Robinson R66 chopper crashed, killing both Dave, 25, and pilot Nikhil Nargundkar, 28.
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Prime ministers, chancellors and presidents have come and gone, but Orbán has been a stable fixture in Brussels’ halls of power, piloting Europe’s drift to the right.
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The shooter, identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, died at a hospital following an exchange of gunfire with Secret Service agents.
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Members who have followed our coverage of Linde may recognize a similar dynamic, as the company also utilizes contractual energy cost pass-through clauses.
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Frank Carone agreed to accept bribes from Zhu and Chen, funneled through Anthony Carone, in exchange for steering a multimillion-dollar contract to house migrants at their Long Island City hotel, the indictment alleges.
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Ahead of Mulier’s February 2027 debut, the intention is that the new creative and business management line-up, including Bertelli and the next chief executive, will work together to steer Versace’s new era.
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“Tag along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tag%20along. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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