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Recent Examples of tailgate
Other residents who spoke with The Star questioned where fans would park or tailgate at a new stadium up north.
Smith, North Kansas City’s new mayor, said this scale of development is something the city has talked about since the 1980s.
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Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2025
For the dads out there who love to tailgate, the coolers are the perfect choice.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Has it?, via Nicole Nixon Gavin Newsom calls Democratic brand ‘toxic’ on Bill Maher show, via Lia Russell
Planning to tailgate at an A’s home game?
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
How to deal with tailgaters If someone is tailgating you, don’t encourage the behavior or escalate the situation.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
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Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2025
For the dads out there who love to tailgate, the coolers are the perfect choice.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Has it?, via Nicole Nixon Gavin Newsom calls Democratic brand ‘toxic’ on Bill Maher show, via Lia Russell
Planning to tailgate at an A’s home game?
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
How to deal with tailgaters If someone is tailgating you, don’t encourage the behavior or escalate the situation.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailgate
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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,
7 Aug. 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas 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,
29 July 2025
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Inflation continued to dog shoppers last month, as consumers were forced to shoulder more of the cost of President Trump's tariffs.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
12 Aug. 2025
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The plant has a long history of pollution concerns In recent years, the Clairton plant has been dogged by concerns about pollution.—
Marc Levy,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Tailgate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailgate. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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