TAGALONG 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 Sure enough, two weeks later, Piker flies back to Denver unannounced to give a pep talk to some Kiros canvassers and tag along for last-minute door-knocking. — Josh Eells, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026 Sara Ma, a member of the Chinatown Teen Council, said her brother was involved with Nguyen’s grocery distributions in the past and inspired her to tag along. — Melody Xu, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for tag along

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Verb

The Mexican Navy had been after this patch for hours, monitoring its approach via satellite and tailing it with a drone to help establish a closer heading.

— David Shortell Cristopher Rogel Blanquet, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Since the beginning of the episode, Lee’s been tailed by McMann’s skinny accomplice — the guy Ginger shot in the neck at the end of the season premiere.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of tail

Verb

With Miami, Moskowitz wants to show the rest of the country a system where rigor and competition are the guiding principles and teachers unions are the biggest roadblocks.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
Going forward, Republicans must be guided by core conservative principles grounded in free market economics, defense of constitutional rights, and the protection of human life, religious liberty and parental rights in raising their children.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of guide

Verb

TobenONE is a Chinese tech company that specializes in workspace accessories that bring a little more order to office desks.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
DiGenova resigned from the Justice Department in September without bringing any criminal charges.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of bring

Verb

Trying to shadow Illinois recruit Bennett Konkey, Reid Williams swooped in and snatched the ball out of the air.

— Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026
And even though the character may have moved on to Minnesota with his family, Miñoso has been shadowing directors on set with the goal of directing an upcoming yet-to-be-determined episode.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of shadow

Verb

Junior’s estranged wife, the bitter and often hilariously caustic Morgan (Alana Arenas), wants nothing to do with any of them, while her mother-in-law Claudine (LaTanya Richardson Jackson), pilots the family through trying times.

— Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Howard hired an artist in 2023 to paint a mural depicting burger-like flying saucers piloted by aliens shooting ketchup and mustard.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of pilot

Verb

Edwards scored on a 2-yard TD run and a two-point conversion followed.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
Ballard, 57, of Mill Valley, will serve alongside eight other commissioners tasked with designating state historical landmarks and preserving the state’s cultural heritage, following the appointment made Friday evening.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of follow

Verb

Lawmakers accused Peña of using his political influence to steer hundreds of millions of dollars in public funds into Ueno while regulators overlooked risky insider lending.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
The family's commitment to Kenya runs deep, with CEO Ross Evans (Sir Dickie's son) returning from a banking career in Singapore in 2017 to steer the company's expansion.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of steer

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