as in tail end
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Recent Examples of tag end
Tie a size 4 to size 2 octopus hook to the tag end of the fluro and then hook a small soft plastic baitfish or leech, such as a Tiny Fluke or a Slug-Go, through its head.
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Kubie Brown, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
With a firm pull on the tag end, the Quick Release Knot will come undone easily.
—Craig Caudill, Field & Stream, 12 July 2023
Kubie Brown, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
With a firm pull on the tag end, the Quick Release Knot will come undone easily.
—Craig Caudill, Field & Stream, 12 July 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tag end
tail end
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The Stars had rebounded from a season-worst, six-match winless skid to construct a three-game points streak, which disintegrated on Tuesday in just their second loss in eight tail ends of back-to-back sets.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Madrid hierarchy was also in favour last summer of the idea of imposing more discipline and structure on the squad, especially bringing back into line the big-name individuals who, it was felt, had been allowed too much leeway during the low-key tail end of Ancelotti’s second spell last term.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Tag end.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tag%20end. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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