tailgated

past tense of tailgate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailgated
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • The Chargers trailed 21-13 at the half but scored 21 unanswered points to secure a 34-27 triumph over Denver.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Hybrid publishing came in at $4,500, while self-publishing trailed at $1,700.
    Roger Dooley, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Tailgated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailgated. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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