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Recent Examples of tailgate
For the dads out there who love to tailgate, the coolers are the perfect choice.
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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
From hitch racks to tailgate pads, here are the best bike transport options for every type of rider.
—Josh Patterson, Outside Online, 9 May 2025
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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
From hitch racks to tailgate pads, here are the best bike transport options for every type of rider.
—Josh Patterson, Outside Online, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailgate
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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,
14 July 2025
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On June 12, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accompanied ICE agents to Huntington Park, with a film crew tailing her.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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Netanyahu's outwardly triumphant visit to the White House, his third this year, is dogged by Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza and questions over how hard Trump will push for an end to the conflict.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 July 2025
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But the question of the Tour dogged his entire career.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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“Tailgate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailgate. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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