tags along

Definition of tags alongnext
present tense third-person singular of tag along

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tags along
Verb
  • Reece Atwood tags her with an RBI single off the left-field wall that scores Kayden Henry, MaTaia Lawson follows with a 2-RBI single into right, and Jaycie Nichols bounces another single up the middle.
    Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
  • William Contreras #24 of the Milwaukee Brewers tags out Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers at home plate during the sixth inning at American Family Field on July 08, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The committee follows an earlier proposal in January by Councilmember Nithya Raman, seconded by Harris-Dawson, to place amendments to the tax before voters on the June ballot.
    Teresa Liu, Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The show follows the famed musician and poet on a journey to the underworld to rescue his beloved Eurydice, who, burdened by hunger, agreed to work for Hades in his underground factory as a means of survival.
    Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
  • In Congress, several bills have been introduced recently targeting shariah — the framework that guides Muslims, including on prayer and ethical conduct.
    Luis Andres Henao, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • This cosmic support guides your efforts to find a workable rhythm to your daily duties at home.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The corridor before him seems never-ending, extending miles, shadows short and dark, shadows light and long.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Then escape the skyscraper shadows into Hong Kong's New Territories.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • But the letter is yet another representation of the growing consensus on the left against consolidation that brings major news organizations under one roof, particularly when that house is owned by Ellison.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Naomi Fry says that this iteration brings with it a fresh sense of authenticity and vulnerability.
    Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The drones are always recording and equipped with high-quality zoom and thermal cameras as a Cincinnati police officer remotely pilots the drone from the department's command center.
    David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2025
  • When Claire’s adult daughter Channing pilots the idea of going on a ski trip next year and starting her own holiday traditions, Claire completely ices her out and won’t consider it.
    Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Fracturing of conservative communities leads a veteran Republican to retire and could help some incumbent Democrats fend off progressive challengers.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Perrotti manages more than 1,100 athletic events annually and leads fundraising and community partnerships that support athletic programs at the high school.
    Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Tags along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tags%20along. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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