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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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
Federal drug agents and officers with the NYPD’s 25th Precinct began tailing Salcedo’s vehicle, a Nissan van registered to an elevator repair company, which led them to a Public Storage self-storage facility on Northern Blvd.

— Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of tail

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Future research, potentially tagging myrtle warblers directly on the California wintering grounds, will shed more light on this population and why certain individuals follow a different migration route.

— Stephanie Szarmach, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
The Cubs, though, couldn’t complete the sweep as the Marlins tagged right-hander Clay Holmes for a career-high eight runs in a 10-3 loss.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of tag

Verb

When the Sox were at Camden Yards in April, Tracy had to be guided to the manager’s office.

— Steve Buckley, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Look at how competitors communicate their value, answer customer questions, appear in search, structure digital journeys and guide prospects toward conversion.

— James Fratzke, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of guide

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Together, the workforce brings more than 250 combined years of Minuteman III experience at each base, according to the Air Force.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Venice Film Festival has also given us plenty of major beauty moments—and Mary Beth Barone really brought it for her first turn on the lido.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of bring

Verb

Paxton has been shadowed for decades by legal and ethical questions, including indictments for securities fraud, though he was not convicted.

— Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
On a planet where the temperature can top 800 degrees, the poles are frigid with deep, permanently shadowed craters packed with ice.

— Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of shadow

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Mario Lamar, 80, was piloting the aircraft with his wife, Lili Lamar, 79, granddaughter, Sofia Sosa, 28, and grandson Christian Sosa, 22, aboard when the plane went down.

— Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Carol, the 55-year-old captain, had more than 7,000 hours of flying time and had been certified to pilot Boeing 767s since May, the NTSB said.

— Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of pilot

Verb

The 44-year-old has steered them from relegation trouble to a second Champions League qualification in three seasons with an attractive style of play.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
As the parents and children approached the school, first grader Hayden Raupe steered his black, blue and green bike past a line of cars stretching around the corner.

— Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026

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