as in to hang (around)
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Recent Examples of tag along
But the way in which these regular-degular ingredients are combined—and the stories that tag along—could only come from him.
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
Not that Austin was planning to tag along to Seoul.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Unlike Dart, Hera will not strike but will tag along for months of surveying.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
But Upper Blackstone Clean Water, which operates a sludge incinerator 25 miles away in Worcester, Massachusetts, agreed to let a Journal reporter tag along on a tour for people attending the North East Biosolids Association's annual conference that was held in that city in November.
—Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
Not that Austin was planning to tag along to Seoul.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Unlike Dart, Hera will not strike but will tag along for months of surveying.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
But Upper Blackstone Clean Water, which operates a sludge incinerator 25 miles away in Worcester, Massachusetts, agreed to let a Journal reporter tag along on a tour for people attending the North East Biosolids Association's annual conference that was held in that city in November.
—Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
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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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
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Surveillance footage from a Miami-area home captured a suspect appearing to tail a delivery driver before stealing Father's Day gifts from a porch, highlighting a trend of increasingly bold package theft tactics.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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During his time in Congress, one analysis tagged him the most conservative Democrat in the caucus.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
22 June 2026
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The Kardashians star didn't caption the photos or tag the location where they were taken.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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That idea guided nearly every aspect of the wardrobe.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Itineraries guide food-lovers to Breyðvirkið, the Faroe Islands’ sole artisanal sourdough bakery, renowned for its exceptional coffee and its ‘BMO’ (bolle med ost), a classic Scandinavian breakfast of a fresh sourdough bun with butter and cheese.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The La Roja boss didn’t react quickly enough to the situation, instead opting for more of the same after the halftime break – rightly or wrongly relying on his mainstay players who largely brought him to this point – and didn’t change anyone until the 71st minute.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Miniso aims to bring the element of surprise to each visit, according to its website, combining new arrivals with seasonal good and exclusive collaborations.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
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But reviewers and others have continued to criticize the absence of references to the child molestation allegations that continually shadowed the singer.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The soft curves throughout the space, the natural materials, the interplay of light and shadow, and the retractable atrium were all designed to create a feeling of openness and discovery.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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But only minutes into the flight, relatives say, the Robinson R66 chopper crashed, killing both Dave, 25, and pilot Nikhil Nargundkar, 28.—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Prime ministers, chancellors and presidents have come and gone, but Orbán has been a stable fixture in Brussels’ halls of power, piloting Europe’s drift to the right.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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What followed was a bruising contest fought on TV screens, in courtrooms, at the Capitol and across the campaign trail.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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Ahead of its match against Argentina at Arrowhead Stadium, the Desert Foxes released a cinematic hype video that follows an eagle across the United States before landing in Kansas.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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According to authorities, Maddie steered the off-road vehicle to avoid a drainage ditch before the ATV plunged into the water.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Supporters say the wealth tax is needed to backfill federal healthcare cuts and would steer most revenue to medical programs, with additional funding for food assistance and education in high-cost California.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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“Tag along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tag%20along. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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