TAILGATING Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

tailgating

verb

present participle of tailgate

as in tailing

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The Mexican Navy had been after this patch for hours, monitoring its approach via satellite and tailing it with a drone to help establish a closer heading.

— David Shortell Cristopher Rogel Blanquet, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
And that is why, on a weekday in September, Khosla is tailing the truck on Highway 99, to see whether it’s headed to a biomass plant.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of tailing

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One of the many technical issues dogging the project is a solar energy system to help power the people mover.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Despite relatively robust job growth and low inflation over Lula’s third term, the cost of living has been a central campaign issue dogging the president.

— Andre Pagliarini, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of dogging

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And even though the character may have moved on to Minnesota with his family, Miñoso has been shadowing directors on set with the goal of directing an upcoming yet-to-be-determined episode.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026
New England didn’t have Pro Bowl cornerback Christian Gonzalez shadowing rookie wide receiver Caleb Douglas (four receptions, 43 yards), who had two touchdowns last week and seems to energize the Dolphins’ passing game.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of shadowing

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Did the framers of the American Constitution really want @truecrimesleuthboy unpicking old Facebook albums of women alleging rape, or network news cameras hounding jurors on their decision?

— Luke Jones, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
Without Fland hounding the ball, Stetson found its offensive rhythm, shot 47% during the first half and trailed 42-40 at intermission.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of hounding

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The latest Illinois Report Card, released last month, showed Black students trailing their peers across most academic measures.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Now 9-0-3 in its past 12 games, Montreal came in trailing Boston by one point for the top spot in the division.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of trailing

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