as in to hang (around)
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On the May 9 episode of the Apple TV+ series, after the police interview Coop, Sam (Olivia Munn) and Nick (Mark Tallman) about Paul’s murder, Coop and Mel take their daughter Tori (with their son Hunter tagging along) on a trip to Princeton, their alma matter.
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Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 9 May 2025
King Charles, 76, and Queen Camilla, 77, are hosting a tea party for some of the last surviving members of the World War II generation and their families, with George joining William and Kate to tag along for the duty.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 5 May 2025
The show premiered Saturday, April 12, and follows three successful Black men on a quest for love—each with a very opinionated mother (or mother figure) tagging along for the entire ride.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
Ines' big brothers Alexander and Gabriel tagged along, but Julian wasn't pictured.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 9 May 2025
King Charles, 76, and Queen Camilla, 77, are hosting a tea party for some of the last surviving members of the World War II generation and their families, with George joining William and Kate to tag along for the duty.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 5 May 2025
The show premiered Saturday, April 12, and follows three successful Black men on a quest for love—each with a very opinionated mother (or mother figure) tagging along for the entire ride.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
Ines' big brothers Alexander and Gabriel tagged along, but Julian wasn't pictured.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 30 Apr. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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Head to tail, the males observed measured a whopping 85 cm (almost 3 ft) and weighed up to 2 kg (4.5 lb).—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
25 May 2025
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Two batters later, Wells tagged Crochet again for a run-scoring double.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Shortstop Taylor Walls fielded the ball on the right field side of second base and could not tag Edwards, opting to get Sanchez at first.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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Edwards has guided the Timberwolves to two consecutive Western Conference Finals berths for the first time in franchise history.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Traffic control sign patterns will guide motorists through the work zone, according to the agency.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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The primary, Sam Rashid, is a demanding man from Tampa who is bringing his entire family on vacation, including two adorable four-year-olds.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 June 2025
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From improving response times to personalizing interactions and empowering agents, AI brings a range of benefits for reshaping how service is delivered and experienced.—
Philippe Riveron,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The moon is among the most popular targets for astronomers, thanks to the ever-shifting play of light and shadow across its surface.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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But an interview with his father, as well as legal filings in San Bernardino County Superior Court, offer a window into the discord that shadowed Bartkus’ upbringing.—
Paige St. John,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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The company started piloting its fiber business in 2021, starting in New York City.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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Southern Correctional Institution in Troy will pilot another step-down program, likely beginning in July, according to Acree.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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Interestingly, McIlroy then opted not to speak to the media following all four rounds.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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That’s followed by a policy walkback and a consequent rebound in equities.—
Lee Ying Shan,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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The program has drawn scrutiny for years, seen by critics as ways for supervisors to solicit political support by steering millions in public money to recipients of their choosing with no public debate.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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After seizing power in 2007, Hamas clamped down on Gaza’s gangs — sometimes with brute force and sometimes by steering perks their way.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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“Tag along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tag%20along. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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