TAG ALONG Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

tag along

verb

Definition of tag along

as in to hang (around)

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Recent Examples of tag along Coronado, California Hotel del Coronado is one of the most iconic oceanfront resorts in the country, let alone California, and fortunately for pet parents, the instantly recognizable property allows pups to tag along for vacation. — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 29 July 2026 In peak summer heat, you may be tempted to have your furry friends tag along on road trips, runs to local waterways or just to zip through a drive-thru. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026 Both have plenty of family members in tow, thrilled to tag along for the ride these first few days. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026 But, on the plus side, Barrs says she's been treated with a six-figure salary, and she's often showered with birthday gifts, Christmas bonuses and the opportunity to tag along on international trips. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tag along

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Verb

The Ultimate Digital Leash No noir detective story is complete without a session of tailing the suspect through the gritty streets and alleys.

— Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
After that perfect airport rapprochement, Edwards and I tailed them to Jagger’s chateau near Amboise in the Loire Valley.

— Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of tail

Verb

These additions, tagged with the fact that the Panthers played well down the stretch of 2025, meant that Carolina was expected to be quite good on defense this season.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026
The Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake catch and tag the chi to better understand their behavior.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of tag

Verb

Do ask for staff suggestions on what to do in and around the area—our own itinerary was entirely guided by Troutbeck’s staff, and their tips were always spot on.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
The judgment was a crushing blow for a man who was once embraced by the West, invited to the 1999 peace talks in France and seen as the leader who could guide Kosovo to independence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of guide

Verb

Michael Busch’s one-out walk brought the tying run to the plate in Alex Bregman, who barreled a ball to the deepest part of the park for a 383-foot flyout.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
The outdoor garden was recently replanted earlier this year after city workers had to bring the side of the building up to code.

— Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of bring

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Paxton has been shadowed for decades by legal and ethical questions, including indictments for securities fraud, though he was not convicted.

— Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
On a planet where the temperature can top 800 degrees, the poles are frigid with deep, permanently shadowed craters packed with ice.

— Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of shadow

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The ex-Smiths vocalist helped pilot one of England’s premier bands before transitioning into a successful solo artist.

— Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Nineteen hijackers carried out the attacks, led by Mohamed Atta, who piloted American Airlines Flight 11 into the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of pilot

Verb

Moreno followed with his RBI single off Bryan King (2-4) to give Arizona the lead.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
Drivers notoriously focus intensely on performance, and, like any athletes, have learned to ignore cues everyday people may follow.

— Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of follow

Verb

The 44-year-old has steered them from relegation trouble to a second Champions League qualification in three seasons with an attractive style of play.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
As the parents and children approached the school, first grader Hayden Raupe steered his black, blue and green bike past a line of cars stretching around the corner.

— Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026

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