as in to hang (around)
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Recent Examples of tag along
Even better: The supporting cast includes ASAP Rocky, tagging along for his second big role of the year, and Conan O’Brien as an uncharacteristically serious passive-aggressive therapist.
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Ben Rosenstock, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
When his doctoral adviser went on sabbatical to Regensburg, Germany, Hofstadter tagged along, hoping to practice his German.
—Lyndie Chiou, Quanta Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
There’s a good chance his curiosity about crime came from tagging along at work with his father, criminal defense attorney Michael Entin.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Owner Greg Penner even tagged along on a trip to see The Battery Atlanta — the staple area around Atlanta’s new Truist Park.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 31 July 2025
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Ben Rosenstock, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
When his doctoral adviser went on sabbatical to Regensburg, Germany, Hofstadter tagged along, hoping to practice his German.
—Lyndie Chiou, Quanta Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
There’s a good chance his curiosity about crime came from tagging along at work with his father, criminal defense attorney Michael Entin.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Owner Greg Penner even tagged along on a trip to see The Battery Atlanta — the staple area around Atlanta’s new Truist Park.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 31 July 2025
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Sep. 2025
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Page tagged Shiplett, who appeared in Amazon Prime’s Overcompensating, and captioned the photo with rainbow and double-heart emojis.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
25 Sep. 2025
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The city also red-tagged the women’s Macy’s at the mall that day.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Young guided the offense on a touchdown-scoring drive to begin the matchup, but his effectiveness waned as the Patriots piled on points.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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The seven-time Grammy winner has long been embraced by fans for pushing boundaries and using her voice to advocate for human rights — something the star says has been a guiding light for her.—
Melody Chiu,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Nightly entertainment, including magic shows and live music, brings energy to the evenings.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Nathaniel Lowe greeted Kyle Finnegan with a sacrifice fly that brought Boston within a run before the Tigers righty reliever could end the seventh.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Then, with three seconds left in the game, Davis delivered the signature play that demolished the narrative that’s shadowed his career.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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One afternoon, Holton shadowed a housing advocate on her visits to a few households, taking publicity photographs as a service to the nonprofit and to the families.—
Qian Julie Wang,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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Mickey piloted the boat to the cliffs, dropped anchor, and the four of them swam to shore.—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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While currently in its piloting phase in select states, Sheth noted that this rollout will be nationwide, with an expansion into a major European market next on the horizon.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, has been named the next CEO of Turning Point, which has seen a flood of donations and chapter requests following Kirk’s assassination.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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This was followed by a montage of media reports discussing his return to late-night hosting duties.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
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Martinez agreed that publicity moments on the carpet remain crucial but noted that some stars avoid them to steer clear of political questions.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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That could help steer the storm, potentially Imelda, away from landfall in the Southeast.—
Alex Harris
Updated September 26,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Tag along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tag%20along. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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