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Recent Examples of tailgate
When Ferrell's eldest was attending his alma mater — the University of Southern California — the actor made headlines DJing a Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity tailgate during Trojan Family Weekend.
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Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Perhaps a set of removable walls and tailgate to box the bed in?
—New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2025
The rear of the Heritage Customs Valiance Pick-Up, with door and tailgate open.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2025
But the two also love opera and decided last year to take a road trip with their friends to tailgate before the performance.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
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Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Perhaps a set of removable walls and tailgate to box the bed in?
—New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2025
The rear of the Heritage Customs Valiance Pick-Up, with door and tailgate open.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2025
But the two also love opera and decided last year to take a road trip with their friends to tailgate before the performance.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailgate
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Plan was to be bushy tailed & beauty rested, as I was meant to head straight to glam for a slot with our beloved Drew Barrymore upon landing.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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Plan was to be bushy tailed & beauty rested [sic], as I was meant to head straight to glam for a slot with our beloved @DrewBarrymore, upon landing.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
10 Apr. 2026
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Inspired by UConn, other schools in the state, including Eastern Connecticut State University, Central Connecticut State University and the University of Saint Joseph, host dogs almost every week.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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Corruption allegations also dogged the takeover bid.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Tailgate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailgate. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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