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Recent Examples of tailgate
Thousands and thousands of fans took advantage of the opportunity to tailgate and enjoy all the activities in the FanFest area located just east of the stadium.
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
Pet peeves: Rude people, selfish people, mean people, people who tailgate/cut you off while driving.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad with Feta Dressing This recipe is perfect for tailgating with a grill, because the corn, scallions and jalapeno all benefit from a quick char to give them a depth of flavor.
—Nick Siano, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2025
Stackhouse was a Chrysler 300 tailgating a Bentley.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
Pet peeves: Rude people, selfish people, mean people, people who tailgate/cut you off while driving.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad with Feta Dressing This recipe is perfect for tailgating with a grill, because the corn, scallions and jalapeno all benefit from a quick char to give them a depth of flavor.
—Nick Siano, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2025
Stackhouse was a Chrysler 300 tailgating a Bentley.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailgate
Verb
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control. Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2025
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She was followed by a man who’d been hired to tail her that Sunday morning.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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His handling of abuse allegations is an issue that is going to dog him.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
8 May 2025
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But Tagle also has been dogged by a record of poor administration in his role leading a Vatican organization, making for a big decision for the 100-or-so cardinals this week.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
5 May 2025
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“Tailgate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailgate. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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