tagging along 1 of 2

noun

as in tracking

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tagging along

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verb

present participle of tag along
as in hanging (around)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tagging along
  1. tracking
  2. trailing
  3. tracing
  4. tagging
  5. pursuing
  6. tailing
  7. chasing
  8. shadowing
Noun
  • Photographers who still prefer the traditional approach can switch on an optional equatorial tracking mode or dig into Pro Mode for manual control over exposure and gain, from 1/10,000 of a second up to that 300-second ceiling.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The new watches feature sizable improvements to their health sensors and tracking, plus the ability to create brief audio transcriptions and summaries, plus a ceramic case option for the Series 12.
    — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of tracking
Noun
  • But in the second half, and with the Seahawks trailing, Fleury opened up the offense, much to the team’s benefit.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Van Dam said the Dutch were surprised to win the right to host the Solheim Cup, with golf trailing well behind in the list of most popular sports in the Netherlands fronted by soccer, tennis and field hockey.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of trailing
Noun
  • The department was in the process of conducting contact tracing.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The crisis is exacerbated by conflict and attacks on healthcare, making contact tracing and isolation vital alongside vaccination efforts.
    — Victoria Forster, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of tracing
Noun
  • Upon discovering the tagging, staff and equipment were mobilized to remove the markings from the municipal sidewalks through cleaning and power washing, the statement says.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Teams working with agencies or freelancers can make identification of synthetic elements a delivery requirement and allocate tagging responsibility and liability in the contract.
    — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of tagging
Noun
  • Like Jacas, rookie Khalil Jacobs was punished a couple times for over-pursuing.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of pursuing
Noun
  • The largest iron ore magnetization roasting project in the world, which can convert discarded mine tailings into high-grade iron concentrate, has begun operations in China.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The ability for those tailings to be stored on land safely is a key debate.
    — Erin Hassanzadeh, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of tailing
Noun
  • Merrill’s ups and downs this season can be partially traced to his chasing to the extreme.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Those memories of Keegan chasing, Keegan scoring, Keegan leading 1970s Liverpool across England and Europe to trophy upon trophy were clattered by 2026 reports of his illness and death.
    — Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of chasing
Noun
  • Every new hiring manager goes through mandatory shadowing to learn interviewing, selling the company and role, critically evaluating candidates and giving rejections.
    — Forbes Business Council, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Students are able to participate in industry field trips, job shadowing, career mentoring, mock interviewing, and potential internship or externship opportunities.
    — Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of shadowing
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“Tagging along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tagging%20along. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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