as in chased
to go after or on the track of
detectives tailed the suspect to see where he was going at that time of the evening
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Recent Examples of tailed
El Toro tailed 30-17 going into the fourth quarter.
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Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
In May, Fremont police and CHP officers reportedly formed a convoy around an Omni Logistics shipment headed to San Jose after noticing the truck was being tailed by a suspicious vehicle authorities had previously been surveilling as part of the investigation.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2025
Unwisely agreeing to go for a spin, Tony finds they’re soon tailed by an ominous black SUV.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
In Erling Haaland and Gianluigi Donnarumma, Manchester City are top and tailed by arguably the best in their positions in the country.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Johnson tailed her from Calvary Church to her home that Sunday morning.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Cher was once tailed by private detectives hired by Sonny Bono.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
The suspects tailed the victim and even ran a red light to keep close, as the victim was unaware that he was being followed.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
During the drive, they were pulled over by law enforcement twice in a 10-minute span just east of Indianapolis in stops that the FBI long denied had anything to do with him being tailed.
—Idaho Statesman, 30 Dec. 2022
Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
In May, Fremont police and CHP officers reportedly formed a convoy around an Omni Logistics shipment headed to San Jose after noticing the truck was being tailed by a suspicious vehicle authorities had previously been surveilling as part of the investigation.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2025
Unwisely agreeing to go for a spin, Tony finds they’re soon tailed by an ominous black SUV.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
In Erling Haaland and Gianluigi Donnarumma, Manchester City are top and tailed by arguably the best in their positions in the country.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Johnson tailed her from Calvary Church to her home that Sunday morning.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Cher was once tailed by private detectives hired by Sonny Bono.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
The suspects tailed the victim and even ran a red light to keep close, as the victim was unaware that he was being followed.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
During the drive, they were pulled over by law enforcement twice in a 10-minute span just east of Indianapolis in stops that the FBI long denied had anything to do with him being tailed.
—Idaho Statesman, 30 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailed
Verb
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Then Oliver splashes his blameless girlfriend in the face, and the three men flee, chased by a group of enraged barflies.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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The investigation seemed to stall after her body was found as police chased leads that did not pan out.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The couple became tabloid fixtures and were persistently pursued by the paparazzi.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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In Season 3, Srikant must navigate life on the run with his family while being pursued by TASC, his own intelligence unit, in addition to the new threats.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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He was closely tracked by the Anfield club this summer, but Florian Wirtz emerged as their priority.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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When community and national leaders are made aware of potential rising threats, those threats can be tracked more closely and responses prepared.—
Matthew W. Kreuter,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Align franchise, Lululemon hosted a 5,000-person yoga event at Beijing’s Worker’s Stadium, followed by local events across 43 cities within the next month, hosting a total of over 10,000 participants.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Another Utah State goal followed after a Boise State foul in the box.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Officers did not raise their voices, and Butler appeared cooperative as he was handcuffed and escorted out.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Court process begins with hearing Both Mahmoud and Ali were shackled as they were escorted into court Monday, according to CNN reporters who attended the hearing.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Tailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailed. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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