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 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 Both have plenty of family members in tow, thrilled to tag along for the ride these first few days. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026 But, on the plus side, Barrs says she's been treated with a six-figure salary, and she's often showered with birthday gifts, Christmas bonuses and the opportunity to tag along on international trips. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tag along

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The Ultimate Digital Leash No noir detective story is complete without a session of tailing the suspect through the gritty streets and alleys.

— Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
After that perfect airport rapprochement, Edwards and I tailed them to Jagger’s chateau near Amboise in the Loire Valley.

— Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of tail

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Show Caption 1 of 11 Chicago White Sox pinch-runner Junior Perez slides safely into second base as Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) attempts to tag him in the ninth inning of a game at Rate Field on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
That day in August, the woman was awakened by Ross, who was enraged by a photo she was tagged in on Instagram, according to Ross’ arrest report.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of tag

Verb

The guiding principle is an 80/20 sourcing philosophy that means just 20% of the food is imported while 80% is from the archipelago.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Trask, who grow up under the demanding eye of father Cyrus (Tracy Letts), a one-legged Civil War hero who guides them with military rigor.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026

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In 2020, Glover piloted the first operational flight of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, Resilience, to the International Space Station.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
The car’s tire-shredding performance was shown off throughout the weekend by Singer’s chief test driver Marino Franchitti—brother of IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti—who piloted the car at ten-tenths up the famous Goodwood Hill.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of pilot

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Never Enough, the group’s fourth album following 2021’s Glow On, won Best Rock Album at the same awards show, in which the band was the first to be nominated simultaneously in the Rock, Alternative and Metal categories.

— William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026
An intentional grounding and consecutive incompletions that followed leads to another Tigers punt.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026

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