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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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
Wings Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams started the Lakers’ preseason opener and the defensive-minded players flashed their potential by hounding opponents the full length of the court.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of hounding

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Although Ossoff is heavily favored to win reelection, Bottoms is trailing Jackson slightly in the RealClearPolitics average of polls heading into Election Day.

— Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2026
Bulls coach Tiago Splitter wanted to let his team play free in the clutch, opting to forego a timeout to draw up a play when Giddey secured a rebound with 24 seconds left and the Bulls trailing by only three points.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

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