tag along

verb

Definition of tag alongnext
as in to hang (around)

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Recent Examples of tag along That was the case when NPR's Natalie Escobar and Ava Berger were sent on the road to tag along with three teenage boys competing in the World Series of Birding. — Ava Berger, NPR, 13 June 2026 Balken and the only other two full-time staff members at the Glen Canyon Institute were leading the first formal trip of the organization’s Community Science Initiative (and allowed a Denver Post reporter and photographer to tag along). — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 June 2026 The coach invited Iheanachor to tag along. — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 1 June 2026 The twins also tagged along to hospital staff events and charity walks, learning the rhythms of a place that would later become their workplace. — Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tag along
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tag along
  1. tail
  2. tag
  3. guide
  4. bring
  5. shadow
  6. pilot
  7. follow
  8. steer
Verb
  • The quick-thinking worker tailed Morales to the suspect’s NYCHA apartment building on Amsterdam Ave.
    — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
  • Keirin cycling involves riders tailing behind a pace bike which gradually increases its speed over three circuits of a velodrome.
    — Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Definition of tail
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  • With a chance to secure a sweep against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Taillon got tagged for seven runs off three home runs, including a grand slam, in the Cubs’ 8-7 loss at PNC Park.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • Jon Moxley tagged himself in and hit Nick Jackson with a stomp for a nearfall.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of tag
Verb
  • Her grandmother's philosophy, passed down through the Dust Bowl and beyond, still guides the family.
    — Anna Alejo, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • And Loftin’s clutch gene has guided the Royals to key victories.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of guide
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  • Fawaz briefly brought me up to date on Singer’s story, which stretches back to 2008 when founder Rob Dickinson started working on his own 1969 Porsche 911E in Los Angeles.
    — Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Others stood still, hoping that patience would bring a butterfly close enough to touch.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of bring
Verb
  • The staff currently stands at 35, the department said in a statement Tuesday, noting that another 14 people are in a monthslong process of orientation, training and shadowing veteran inspectors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • Then give them one small, real and visible win in the first two weeks, not just shadowing.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of shadow
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  • Boston is piloting its use in drafting procurement documents.
    — Rochelle Haynes, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • This round of research focuses on bringing solutions from step six to seven, which revolve around piloting.
    — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
Definition of pilot
Verb
  • Some believe Warriors majority owner Joe Lacob cares more about maximizing their long-term future following Curry’s eventual retirement than maximizing their current present with Curry still playing at an All-Star caliber level.
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • January 20 – February 18 Your message may need more discipline before people can follow it.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of follow
Verb
  • The source also said the ESPN cuts are nowhere near the scale of the 2023 layoffs, which saw a number of recognizable on-air names depart amid a cost-savings effort steered by former Disney CEO Bob Iger.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 July 2026
  • Torre, meanwhile, would serve as dungeon master, steering the gang through exhibit after exhibit.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 21 July 2026
Definition of steer

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