tags along

verb

present tense third-person singular of tag along
as in tags

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tags along
  1. tags
  2. follows
  3. tails
  4. guides
  5. shadows
  6. brings
  7. pilots
  8. leads
Verb
  • McDonnell, who focuses on predatory fish and impacts from climate change and fishing, typically tags fish with sensors for studies.
    — Jenny Staletovich, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
  • Gerth gets notified every time a neighbor tags her on Facebook.
    — Noel Brennan, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of tags
Verb
  • Lilting piano follows her through the darkness of the castle’s chambers.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • L'Opéra follows a similar arc—restaurant first, festivities later—while Pablo Saint-Tropez on Place des Lices leans into a more unapologetic disco energy, with a 1970s playlist, mirror balls, and a crowd that reliably knows how to use a dance floor.
    — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Definition of follows
Verb
  • Cuevas remembers the wins, the journey and the spiral — Penix, as a lefty, threw a distinct ball that tails away from pass-catchers.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Definition of tails
Verb
  • Shoppers can type or search for a product on the handlebar touchscreen, and the cart’s map guides them to the aisle location.
    — Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
  • Listening from the very beginning helps address any reservations and guides you toward the best way to gain their trust and confidence in your products and services.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of guides
Verb
  • While darker colors remained visible, they could be mistaken for dirt, debris, or shadows underwater.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 1 May 2026
  • My driver slowed on purpose, timing the arrival for that late-afternoon light when the stucco warms and shadows sharpen.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Definition of shadows
Verb
  • Along with the casting award introduced last year, this brings 10 categories into play before the acting races even begin.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 July 2026
  • Each year brings with it a seemingly impossible fashion comeback.
    — Alex Sales, Glamour, 17 July 2026
Definition of brings
Verb
  • There's also an optional co-op mode, which allows two players to split the controls of the Arwing starfighter and other vehicles; one person pilots them while the other shoots at enemies.
    — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 8 May 2026
  • Benji gives in to whatever Jake wants, desperate not to rock the boat, while Jake frequently pilots their relationship, taking control without giving much thought to Benji and his desires.
    — David Opie, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
Definition of pilots
Verb
  • Mbappe leads a strong French attack France reached the semi-finals after defeating Morocco 2-0, recording another clean sheet and reinforcing their status as the tournament favourites.
    — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Burke says the interim boss at CPD, Fred Waller, is known and respected, but who leads long-term at 35th and Michigan remains unclear.
    — Chris Tye, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of leads
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