as in to hang (around)
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Recent Examples of tag along
During the stream, Kardashian tagged along for Cenat's noodle game — basically, a challenge where the influencer and his friends take turns hitting each other on the head with pool noodles while participants wear helmets and don't know which of their peers slapped them from behind.
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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.
—Ben Rosenstock, Time, 27 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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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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.
—Ben Rosenstock, Time, 27 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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In Erling Haaland and Gianluigi Donnarumma, Manchester City are top and tailed by arguably the best in their positions in the country.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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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,
3 Oct. 2025
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During that era, young people fought for territory, and one of their rebellious acts was to tag the walls of the city with the verses of cumbia songs.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
8 Oct. 2025
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But Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy handled it and made a perfect throw to shortstop Mookie Betts, who covered third to tag the runner out and ruin a potential momentum-changing play for the Phillies.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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An army of around 200 volunteers from the church and several charities were making food, picking up trash, guiding guests and MC'ing dance showcases, said Mary Cantrell, who has been a key organizer since 1993.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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So long as Gabriel can avoid critical mistakes and turnovers that marred Joe Flacco's four-game stint as Cleveland's starter, the rookie should have a chance to keep the Browns in this contest and guide them to a second win over NFC North competition.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The lightweight and compact kit is easy to bring along while traveling or tuck away in a closet at home.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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This work, like the word ‘amalgam’ in the title, just brings it all together.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Hauser plays Pug Browder, a violent and unpredictable figure shadowing Eddy’s chaotic stumble through Austin’s criminal underworld.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Browning has faced two of the league’s top pass defenses on the road over the past two games, but Patrick Surtain shadowed Chase on only 13 snaps during last week’s dud.—
Dalton Del Don,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Iamaleava piloted an offense that looked reborn, finding 42 reasons to believe again.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Educators who piloted the program praised the improved response times and stronger protections for students.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Xiao reportedly built his fortune in business with Communist Party leaders and is currently in prison following a high-profile abduction by Chinese agents and subsequent disappearance.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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And another tropical system following on the heels of Priscilla early next week could pile onto the flood threat.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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Republicans, aware of that history, are trying to steer the conversation in a different direction, leaving the door open to discuss the health care issue with Democrats later — once the government has reopened.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Hers is a banger about fractured trust and power struggles with a man who once steered her career.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Tag along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tag%20along. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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