as in to hang (around)
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Recent Examples of tag along
Even if Robert picks a suitable candidate, a saboteur is likely to ignore a direct order and tag along to steal the glory.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
He's also asked Lo to tag along and cover the voyage.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
The two tag along with some of the ravers, and then something happens that throws a stick of dynamite to the screen.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 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
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
He's also asked Lo to tag along and cover the voyage.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
The two tag along with some of the ravers, and then something happens that throws a stick of dynamite to the screen.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 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
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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After the showing, the crowd high-tailed it over to Genghis Cohen on Fairfax Avenue for a packed after party.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Camacho said about four to five families were displaced after inspectors red-tagged the building and marked it for demolition.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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While there’s no official brand partnership at the moment, viewers have continued tagging the beverage giant in hopes the wholesome clip might catch the company’s eye.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Beyond Bourla’s family history, the places his career has taken him have helped shape his leadership style—and guide his success.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Precise placement is possible using DNA origami, which folds DNA into nanoscale shapes to guide molecules into position.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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The city of Dallas alone has dozens of secondhand stores spanning consignment and furniture, and the industry's rapid industry has brought new opportunities, and often more foot traffic.—
Mari Sato The Dallas Morning News,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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Atlanta is weighing whether to allow open alcohol containers in South Downtown in hopes of bringing more foot traffic to the neighborhood — especially during the FIFA World Cup games this summer.—
Riley Bunch,
AJC.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Good was shot earlier this month by an ICE agent while shadowing federal law enforcement in her vehicle.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Since September, Druzhyna has spent his weekdays in Milwaukee, attending classes and shadowing other perfusionists during surgery.—
Natalie Yahr,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Senior Source is currently piloting a retirement mapping program for residents of Dallas and Collin counties.—
Alison Saldanha,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The single-camera show was picked up to pilot at the broadcaster in July, while CBS had originally opened a development room for the show in mid 2024.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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The team analyzed Gallup poll data and found that in the week following Floyd's death, more than one-third of respondents reported feelings of anger and sadness.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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And their most heroic performance came at San Siro against Inter the following month, when Ofri Arad cancelled out Lautaro Martinez’s opener for the 2023 and 2025 finalists.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Huml steered the Wildcats to a 9-9 record in a very strong Dual County League and to the quarterfinals of the Div.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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Moscow Police Chief Anthony Dahlinger, who helped steer the college student homicide investigation, was at the Capitol on Monday along with several police chiefs from across the state.—
Kevin Fixler
January 27,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Tag along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tag%20along. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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