as in to hang (around)
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Recent Examples of tag along
We were allowed to tag along with them one morning in August.
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Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
However, the bride-to-be decided to tag along.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Even if Robert picks a suitable candidate, a saboteur is likely to ignore a direct order and tag along to steal the glory.
—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
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Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
However, the bride-to-be decided to tag along.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Even if Robert picks a suitable candidate, a saboteur is likely to ignore a direct order and tag along to steal the glory.
—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
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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,
20 Feb. 2026
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Biles and Owens were only living in their brand new Houston, Texas-area home for a day and a half before high-tailing it to Milan.—
Rob LeDonne,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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Loomer tagged Brendan Carr, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, in her post.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Feb. 2026
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Adames tagged both runners, and since Shaw was the lead runner, Bregman was called out.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Ultimately, whether the jury sides for or against Kaley in her case, the decision could guide the legal strategy and outcomes for both plaintiffs and the companies in other cases.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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In tandem with the spring wildflowers, there are typically guided birding excursions and talks on Shenandoah National Park’s spring ecosystems.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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The dragon is said to scare away bad spirits and bring good luck.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The brand has done that by bringing its key features—Art Deco architecture, innovative dining, a grand ballroom, the Peacock Alley lounge where guests gather at all times of the day—and infusing them with an unmistakably Japanese spirit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Then escape the skyscraper shadows into Hong Kong's New Territories.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Emil Iverson, who's also from Trondheim, spent much of the past year shadowing Klæbo in an attempt to boost his own fitness and skills — even traveling to a training camp in Utah with him.—
Nathaniel Herz,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Orion capsule the crew will pilot – built by Lockheed Martin – is due to travel about 4,700 miles beyond the far side of the moon, taking its passengers the farthest humans have ever ventured in space before returning to Earth.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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That led to more auditions and 14 months later she and pilot Kaillie Humphries won a World Cup race.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Aaron Zettler-Mann, executive director of South Yuba River Citizens League, explained that flows on the lower Yuba River briefly fell following the rupture, stranding young salmon in the rocks along the shore.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Ryan Mutschler led the Hawks with 21, followed by Sebastian Brown with 11 and Samuel Light with 10, including making three from beyond the arc.—
Zach McMahon,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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The willful Sun enters your 8th House of Shared Resources and Intimacy, steering you to manage commitments and share power with integrity.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is a nearly magical technology that steers the car through city streets like a robotic chauffeur.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Tag along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tag%20along. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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