as in to hang (around)
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Recent Examples of tag along
The couple were going to a birthday party, and invited Seth and Lauren to tag along.
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Alyssa Davis, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Those making the journey include Marie, who feels like her connection to the Vezda, whatever that connection is, requires her to tag along.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
An orange cat's sneaky attempt to tag along on her owner's trip has delighted millions on TikTok.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Sep. 2025
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.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Alyssa Davis, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Those making the journey include Marie, who feels like her connection to the Vezda, whatever that connection is, requires her to tag along.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
An orange cat's sneaky attempt to tag along on her owner's trip has delighted millions on TikTok.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Sep. 2025
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.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 2 Sep. 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 Oct. 2025
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Unwisely agreeing to go for a spin, Tony finds they’re soon tailed by an ominous black SUV.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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This includes people tagging you, reordering and telling their friends.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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The band also shared photos on Instagram after the concert, tagging Apple in the post.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Using floppy modes—motions requiring almost no resistance—can guide predictable deformations, allowing materials to perform computations efficiently.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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The star quarterback guided the team on a 12-play, 71-yard drive that ended with a Josh Jacobs touchdown run.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Though Houlihan Lokey bought Triago 18 months ago, each side is already bringing the other big benefits.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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Trump’s meeting with Xi ended in a trade agreement that called for the US to lower tariffs on China by 10%, bringing the effective rate on Chinese exports down to 47%; and for China to delay some export controls on rare earths and resume purchases of American soybeans.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Louvre has long been shadowed by a history of audacious thefts and near-misses.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Students shadow directors at leading Los Angeles properties, observe day-to-day decision-making, and confront real operational challenges.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Cursed with incredible longevity, Mawukana na-Vdnaze can pilot sentient ships in deep space without going mad; death is an evolution rather than an end.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The helicopter was piloted by Morrie Zager.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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He was appointed interim commissioner in August following the retirement of former Commissioner Alan McClain.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger secured the governorship with a decisive lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, while Mikie Sherrill prevailed in New Jersey following a campaign centered on affordability and public safety.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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After his 21 goals had helped steer John Mousinho’s side to the League One title the previous season, Bishop reported for pre-season in high spirits and in peak physical shape ahead of his first campaign in the Championship.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Investors ought to steer clear of Beyond Meat due to weakening consumer demand for alternative meat products, analysts from Mizuho said after the stock rocketed higher earlier this week.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Tag along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tag%20along. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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