as in pursuit
the act of going after or in the tracks of another
after a weeklong tagging of the suspect, the detective had all the evidence he needed that there was a smuggling operation going on
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as in labeling
to attach an identifying slip to
tagged all the dresses with sale stickers before putting them on the rack
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as in tracking
to go after or on the track of
wildlife experts surreptitiously tagged the timber wolf, carefully keeping a safe distance so the wolf wouldn't catch their scent and run
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as in slapping
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
he tagged me with a right hook and blackened my eye
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as in selecting
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
she tagged her most experienced operative for the special mission
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Recent Examples of tagging
Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The two women’s bloody fight to rule Westeros after Episode 5 forms the series’ overarching plot, and Alcock and Carey would tag out, with Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke tagging in, when the story jumped forward 10 years in its sixth episode.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 20 May 2026
Providing more distinctiveness is Neville’s tagging along for the weekly dinner with the host (Edebiri in this case), Michaels and select cast members, which takes place early in the schedule and at the same Italian restaurant every week.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Within the facility, ShipMonk will offer bespoke fulfillment services including hanger application, hang tagging, price ticketing and poly-bagging.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
In one of the main plot lines of the episode, Teddy joined Owen (with Simone and rookie intern Dani tagging along) for a surgical field trip to a rural hospital.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Here’s how to take advantage of Costco’s price tagging system to score the best deals.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Excited and awed by Kelly’s celebrity, a 12-year-old Landfair began spending more time around Kelly at his recording studio and tagging along to group outings with Sparkle.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
At the height of the incidents of graffiti and tagging, the city hired a private security firm to patrol the tower around-the-clock.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Ever since, Mote researchers have been catching and tagging between two to six dusky sharks every winter, according to Chapman.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 June 2026
Folks who take a photo with the pieces might even win a free four-pack of tickets by tagging the festival @FestivalPageant or the arts commission @LagunaBeachCulturalArts on social media.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
The social media star later posted a clip from their day at the studio, tagging Alison.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 27 May 2026
Before the shooting, Ortiz posted erratically on social media, addressing and tagging Rihanna directly.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Fans 21 and older can apply at on the application page or by uploading a video on social media, tagging @MichelobULTRA, and using #ULTRACTO and #contest.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Lovatsis shared a photo on her Instagram Stories in 2024 showing off a diamond ring and tagging Kalyn.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
More information on the spring turkey season, hunting regulations, junior hunter training days, and tagging and reporting requirements can be found in the 2026 Connecticut Hunting and Trapping Guide.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
The direct compliance cost—printing, legal review, XBRL tagging, and related work—runs to approximately $15 million annually, generously estimated.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The two women’s bloody fight to rule Westeros after Episode 5 forms the series’ overarching plot, and Alcock and Carey would tag out, with Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke tagging in, when the story jumped forward 10 years in its sixth episode.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 20 May 2026
Providing more distinctiveness is Neville’s tagging along for the weekly dinner with the host (Edebiri in this case), Michaels and select cast members, which takes place early in the schedule and at the same Italian restaurant every week.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Within the facility, ShipMonk will offer bespoke fulfillment services including hanger application, hang tagging, price ticketing and poly-bagging.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
In one of the main plot lines of the episode, Teddy joined Owen (with Simone and rookie intern Dani tagging along) for a surgical field trip to a rural hospital.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Here’s how to take advantage of Costco’s price tagging system to score the best deals.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Excited and awed by Kelly’s celebrity, a 12-year-old Landfair began spending more time around Kelly at his recording studio and tagging along to group outings with Sparkle.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
At the height of the incidents of graffiti and tagging, the city hired a private security firm to patrol the tower around-the-clock.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
Cruz posted, tagging Gillibrand.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Ever since, Mote researchers have been catching and tagging between two to six dusky sharks every winter, according to Chapman.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 June 2026
Folks who take a photo with the pieces might even win a free four-pack of tickets by tagging the festival @FestivalPageant or the arts commission @LagunaBeachCulturalArts on social media.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
The social media star later posted a clip from their day at the studio, tagging Alison.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 27 May 2026
Before the shooting, Ortiz posted erratically on social media, addressing and tagging Rihanna directly.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Fans 21 and older can apply at on the application page or by uploading a video on social media, tagging @MichelobULTRA, and using #ULTRACTO and #contest.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Lovatsis shared a photo on her Instagram Stories in 2024 showing off a diamond ring and tagging Kalyn.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
More information on the spring turkey season, hunting regulations, junior hunter training days, and tagging and reporting requirements can be found in the 2026 Connecticut Hunting and Trapping Guide.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tagging
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Activision says the campaign storyline will take players from trench warfare in Korea to close-quarters battles in New York, to high-speed pursuits through Paris, SAS night raids in Mumbai, and city-wide assaults to reclaim territory.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Historically, the company’s largest pursuits were in the city center, including the Peachtree Center complex, the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, the Hyatt Regency Atlanta and the city’s second-tallest building, Truist Plaza.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
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After the war, his goalscoring statistics were deleted and his achievements were discredited, with the Polish press labelling him as mentally unstable and an alcoholic.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Merely by labelling the item as AI, a booming amount of vitriol was released.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Many still were using the drug after the data was analyzed, which Wainberg said means the survival gap may widen as researchers continue tracking them.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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This weekend, it’s been reported that Bernardo Silva’s former employers AS Monaco are tracking the La Masia product.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Everton’s hopes of securing a first win at Old Trafford since 2013 seemed over when midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off in the 13th minute for slapping team-mate Michael Keane.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Video from the incident shows Shields slapping Baumgardner's hand to punctuate a heated exchange.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Look for resistant varieties when selecting tomato plants for the garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Their tendency for selecting innovative fabrics and producing low quantities meant most consumers were priced out of wearing their designs—a mindset that Herrebrugh and Botter said was born from their formal training and has evolved with more experience.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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Kojan said there is currently a lack of laboratory testing capacity in the region, which is needed for accurate diagnosis and effective contact tracing.—
Tom Soufi Burridge,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Bausch says control measures include very good infection control and something called contact tracing — tracking down people who've interacted with someone who's been infected.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
20 May 2026
Verb
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If the current pace of biopharma M&A holds up for the rest of the year, the industry could be on track to notch more than $250 billion in deal value, marking the strongest year for biotech and pharma since the 2019 peak.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The Knicks ultimately secured a 105-95 win over the Spurs in Game 1, marking New York's 12th consecutive playoff victory.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
Verb
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With too much demand chasing too little supply, average home prices increased by more than 50 percent from December 2020 to December 2025, more than twice as much as wages increased over the same period.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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So, for borrowers chasing a sub-6% rate, comparison shopping may be the simplest place to start.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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“Tagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tagging. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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