as in to hang (around)
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On the May 9 episode of the Apple TV+ series, after the police interview Coop, Sam (Olivia Munn) and Nick (Mark Tallman) about Paul’s murder, Coop and Mel take their daughter Tori (with their son Hunter tagging along) on a trip to Princeton, their alma matter.
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Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 9 May 2025
King Charles, 76, and Queen Camilla, 77, are hosting a tea party for some of the last surviving members of the World War II generation and their families, with George joining William and Kate to tag along for the duty.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 5 May 2025
The show premiered Saturday, April 12, and follows three successful Black men on a quest for love—each with a very opinionated mother (or mother figure) tagging along for the entire ride.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
Ines' big brothers Alexander and Gabriel tagged along, but Julian wasn't pictured.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 9 May 2025
King Charles, 76, and Queen Camilla, 77, are hosting a tea party for some of the last surviving members of the World War II generation and their families, with George joining William and Kate to tag along for the duty.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 5 May 2025
The show premiered Saturday, April 12, and follows three successful Black men on a quest for love—each with a very opinionated mother (or mother figure) tagging along for the entire ride.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
Ines' big brothers Alexander and Gabriel tagged along, but Julian wasn't pictured.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 30 Apr. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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Head to tail, the males observed measured a whopping 85 cm (almost 3 ft) and weighed up to 2 kg (4.5 lb).—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
25 May 2025
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Surveillance footage showed Martinez’s son and his friends tagging a laundromat while the father flashed gang signs at passing cars, the detective wrote.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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Twins star Carlos Correa tagged him with a solo homer in the second inning.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2025
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Edwards has guided the Timberwolves to two consecutive Western Conference Finals berths for the first time in franchise history.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Traffic control sign patterns will guide motorists through the work zone, according to the agency.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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The primary, Sam Rashid, is a demanding man from Tampa who is bringing his entire family on vacation, including two adorable four-year-olds.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 June 2025
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From improving response times to personalizing interactions and empowering agents, AI brings a range of benefits for reshaping how service is delivered and experienced.—
Philippe Riveron,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The Kentucky senator attempted to put forth an amendment that would increase the debt ceiling in the United States every three months to shadow federal spending cuts.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
22 May 2025
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Six girls of various ages shadow Salome throughout the production, evoking a horrific childhood.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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In the lead-up to promoting that film, she has been spotted with Cruise in London at dinners, walks in the park and even on helicopter rides piloted by the action star himself.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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The model is being piloted at one of Crystal’s lifestyle apparel factories in China.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
19 May 2025
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Interestingly, McIlroy then opted not to speak to the media following all four rounds.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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That’s followed by a policy walkback and a consequent rebound in equities.—
Lee Ying Shan,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Otherwise, Parkinson has steered clear of borrowing players from elsewhere, focusing instead on permanent signings.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2016, the plan steers the Kingdom from reliance on oil to become a global leader in such sectors as technology, entertainment and tourism.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Tag along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tag%20along. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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