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

Federal drug agents and officers with the NYPD’s 25th Precinct began tailing Salcedo’s vehicle, a Nissan van registered to an elevator repair company, which led them to a Public Storage self-storage facility on Northern Blvd.

— Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026
Their restricted status turned many into dissenters and activists, often tailed by the KGB and getting their phone lines cut in an effort to keep their stories quiet.

— Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of tail

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Less than a month later, regulators tagged another nursing home, Cascadia of Nampa, with a fine of nearly $90,000 after inspectors reported a resident was hospitalized and later moved out of state for severe burns.

— Matan Josephy, Idaho Statesman, 31 Aug. 2026
Wolfe tagged the pet supply retailer for M & A activity, a CFO change earlier this year and the spread between GAAP and non-GAAP earnings.

— Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of tag

Verb

The Moon enters Aries and your 11th House of Friends, Community, and Future Plans, bringing energy to invitations, brainstorms, and shared goals.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
Brooks Lee hit a two-run home run and Kody Clemens had a solo home run, bringing the Twins within 4-3.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of bring

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While snobbery and name-dropping dominate, Nora’s feeling of alienation is tempered by her crush on associate editor Thomas (Joshuah Melnick) who, though only slightly older, seems to know everything about piloting the scene.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
Amelia Earhart became the first woman to pilot a nonstop flight across the United States.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of pilot

Verb

Carillo delivered a speech so rousing, witty and tender all at once that following her became something of an impossibility.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Braden Montgomery singled and Colson Montgomery followed with the three-run home run, giving the Sox a 4-0 lead.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of follow

Verb

A lot of marquee names from the last hiring cycle are just now settling into their new digs, so some of these once-proud programs might have to find their next captain to steer the ship from some unlikely places.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Even last season, Moyes headed into the campaign with the immediate aim of quickly steering the side away from another scrap at the wrong end of the table.

— Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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