TAG ALONG Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

tag along

verb

Definition of tag along

as in to hang (around)

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Recent Examples of tag along Sure enough, two weeks later, Piker flies back to Denver unannounced to give a pep talk to some Kiros canvassers and tag along for last-minute door-knocking. — Josh Eells, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026 Sara Ma, a member of the Chinatown Teen Council, said her brother was involved with Nguyen’s grocery distributions in the past and inspired her to tag along. — Melody Xu, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026 Coronado, California Hotel del Coronado is one of the most iconic oceanfront resorts in the country, let alone California, and fortunately for pet parents, the instantly recognizable property allows pups to tag along for vacation. — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 29 July 2026 In peak summer heat, you may be tempted to have your furry friends tag along on road trips, runs to local waterways or just to zip through a drive-thru. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tag along

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Verb

The Mexican Navy had been after this patch for hours, monitoring its approach via satellite and tailing it with a drone to help establish a closer heading.

— David Shortell Cristopher Rogel Blanquet, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Since the beginning of the episode, Lee’s been tailed by McMann’s skinny accomplice — the guy Ginger shot in the neck at the end of the season premiere.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of tail

Verb

The model started sharing photos and videos of the intricate makeup process earlier that day, tagging Marino to give him credit for his work.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
Typographic variables like size, color, and weight corresponded to tag frequency or popularity.

— Alec Mapes-Frances, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of tag

Verb

The concierge can arrange birdwatching or fishing tours, while Chef Williams Saurina will guide you through the finer points of making fresh salsas in volcanic molcajetes, to be sampled with warm totopos.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
Pediatricians can help families navigate these decisions and guide them on how to continue living healthy lives with minimal interruptions during a measles outbreak.

— Katie Lockwood, STAT, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of guide

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We were issued metal water bottles for bringing ashore, and followed strict instructions on not bringing any food off the ship, and disinfecting our boots before and after stepping ashore to keep Antarctica pristine.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
The program brings aircraft developers and public agencies together to test operations before wider deployment.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of bring

Verb

Both parties’ propaganda machines, character assassinations and personal vitriol mask and shadow the ultimate import of what’s at stake.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
New England might have Pro Bowl cornerback Christian Gonzalez to shadow wide receiver Caleb Douglas, which would be an intriguing matchup that would initially favor the Patriots in a big way.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of shadow

Verb

In September Joby Aviation flew its own self-piloting Caravan coast-to-coast without its safety pilot touching the controls.

— Peter Hall, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026
Then, players could escape to Samus’ ship, with the ability to pilot it to the Orpheron ship, where Prime begins.

— Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of pilot

Verb

Slide 1 of 15 The entries included license plate numbers, descriptions of vehicles and descriptions of law enforcement personnel Willie Herndon believed were following him, the complaint said.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
That was soon followed by two short drives, both finished by junior running back Dylan Riley.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of follow

Verb

In addition to his responsibilities in Finance, Trey will take on the new role of COO of International reporting to me to help steer and continue to transform the large international portfolio.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026
Within days of Maduro’s ouster, Washington began working with his successor, acting President Delcy Rodríguez, to enact political reforms and steer the nation toward a democratic transition.

— Michael Rios, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026

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