tags along

present tense third-person singular of tag along

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tags along
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
Verb
  • China’s defense ecosystem follows a different set of market dynamics, customer segments, and interoperability frameworks, with exports and production shaped by trajectories that remain distinct from the replenishment and modernization cycle underway across NATO-standard supply chains.
    Chris Oberoi, Fortune, 24 June 2026
  • The Mad Widows follows a group of women who become friends through a bereavement class, only to discover that one of their late husbands might not actually be dead.
    Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 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
  • Eder believed that American flags should be made in America, a philosophy that still guides the company today.
    Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 26 June 2026
  • For a truly memorable half day on the island, book a session at Forge a Memory, where a blacksmith guides you through making your own knife.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026
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
Verb
  • Camp Meeker Cabin stands as a thoughtful retreat that brings mountain living back to its essentials.
    Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions.
    Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 3 July 2026
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
Verb
  • Japan leads Brazil 1-0 after the first 45 minutes, taking advantage of essentially its only chance so far.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026
  • Hickenlooper leads Gonzales 41% to 34% in the primary, according to a June 8 poll released by the Colorado Community Research, a polling firm.
    Terry Collins, USA Today, 30 June 2026
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“Tags along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tags%20along. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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