Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailgating
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During a night commute, the video shows the Tesla tailing an SUV in front of it at a reasonable enough distance.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
8 Jan. 2026 -
Researchers believe killer whales find salmon by tailing dolphins, who in turn benefit from bite-sized fish pieces.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Dec. 2025
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Bloomingdale’s recent performance provides some affirmation that with proper execution, the department store model is still viable, despite what have been decades of consolidation and skepticism dogging the sector.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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But the downbeat mood also seemed to reflect the lackluster indie-film business that’s been dogging the festival for years.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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If true, this likely suggests a very tense intercept scenario, perhaps even shadowing or escorting away from Chinese airspace.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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So naturally, shadowing him with a first-rate cornerback like Gonzalez makes sense.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Grammys have arrived and Music’s Biggest Night will finally answer questions that have been hounding music fans since the 2026 nominees were announced in November.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
2 Feb. 2026
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While Edgecombe is hounding Brunson on one end, Tyrese Maxey’s got 1,200 square feet of real estate at Madison Square Garden on the other.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2026
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After center Steven Jamerson II committed a hard foul with UCLA trailing by 27, Cronin was caught on camera berating the 6-foot-10 center before sending him to the locker room mid-game.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Redhawks outrebounded the Huskies 43-21 overall and 18-3 on the offensive glass, and Cochran had seven of those offensive rebounds, including a crucial one with her team trailing 15-12.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Tailgating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailgating. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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