as in pursuit
the act of going after or in the tracks of another
the reporter's constant tailing of the candidate resulted in an exclusive scoop
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as in chasing
to go after or on the track of
detectives tailed the suspect to see where he was going at that time of the evening
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Recent Examples of tailing
Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 15 Jan. 2026
In Zambia, a Chinese mining company spilled toxic tailings into waterways.
—Nicholas Kusnetz, Wired News, 27 Dec. 2025
Rob Ledonne, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
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
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Noun
Why the Boundary Waters Mine Is a Bad Trade
Twin Metals skeptics also question where the copper would be processed, and how the millions of tons of mine tailings would be stored safely.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 15 Jan. 2026
In Zambia, a Chinese mining company spilled toxic tailings into waterways.
—Nicholas Kusnetz, Wired News, 27 Dec. 2025
Verb
Biles and Owens were only living in their brand new Houston, Texas-area home for a day and a half before high-tailing it to Milan.
—Rob Ledonne, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailing
Noun
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My pursuit would be to advocate and fight to strengthen emissions standards, expand clean‑energy investment, seek to fund climate‑resilient infrastructure, protect natural resources and integrate a holistic approach to climate change mitigation and adoption at our local level.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The suspect fled, and after a brief foot pursuit, officers arrested him.—
Sydney Barragan,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
Verb
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That makes their key players especially appealing for managers chasing rank or mini-league glory.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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The book's main character — Cheese — was inspired by her real-life rescue dog, who was known for chasing squirrels and bringing energy into her life.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Very little shipping is passing through the Strait, according to marine tracking sites, as both Iran and the United States exercise blockades in or near the waterway.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Beets are also appearing more frequently on restaurant menus and in diet-tracking apps.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
Verb
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More recently, nearby Shasta County has become a hotbed of election denialism and MAGA politics, with its Board of Supervisors voting in 2023 to end the use of Dominion Voting Systems machines in favor of pursuing a hand-counting system.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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If financial barriers prevent students from pursuing advanced creative education, the long-term consequences will be felt in studios, and design firms across the state.—
Lola W. Brabham,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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The investigation revealed a large amount of blood located at the residence where Limon and Abugharbieh lived with a third roommate, per the affidavit, which alleged investigators found blood trailing from the entry of the apartment, through the kitchen, to Abugharbieh's room.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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He was lifted after that, having thrown 82 pitches and with the Padres trailing by two runs.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to the affidavit, Alvarez-Budow followed the student into the hallway and placed green painter's tape over his mouth before escorting him back into the classroom in front of other students.—
Peter D'Oench,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
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Those missions – called Operation Earnest Will – involved several US vessels escorting a convoy of just a few tankers.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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More than two dozen passengers left a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak on April 24 without contact tracing, nearly two weeks after the first passenger died on board, the ship operator and Dutch officials said Thursday.—
Mike Stobbe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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On April 24, nearly two weeks after the first passenger had died on board, more than two dozen people from at least 12 different countries left the ship without contact tracing, the ship’s operator and Dutch officials said Thursday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The violence following Pretti's death was so severe that a Timberwolves game was postponed versus the Warriors to ensure public safety.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Someone must have forgotten to disconnect the screen after Spirit abruptly shut down on May 2nd, following the abandonment of a federal rescue effort.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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“Tailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailing. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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