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
Emily Feng, NPR, 23 July 2025
For comparison, earlier rovers used a brush instead to sweep debris, or tailings, out of the way.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 30 June 2025
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Also, look at recycling and tailing supply sources, not only mining.
—Brendon Grunewald, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Phoenix Tailings, a startup in Massachusetts, is also among a handful of U.S. companies prepared to refine rare earths, by refining the tailings, or leftover waste, from mining companies.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 23 July 2025
For comparison, earlier rovers used a brush instead to sweep debris, or tailings, out of the way.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 30 June 2025
Verb
Starting for the first time in three weeks and for the first time in left field in nearly two months, Johnson laid out to catch a sinking, tailing line drive by Christian Yelich for the first out of the ninth inning.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Also, look at recycling and tailing supply sources, not only mining.
—Brendon Grunewald, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailing
Noun
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The struggle of artistic pursuit against personal and political constraints is a subtext embedded throughout An Unfinished Film.—
Yangyang Cheng,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Schedule networking activities that balance your personal and professional pursuits.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The heart-tugging comedy is a point of pride for Johansson, 40, who hopes to set an example to her kids by stepping behind the camera and chasing her dreams.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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What matters now is building stamina, not chasing another rush.—
Aman Ghei,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Peloton's rep tracking feature.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Master 4’s sensor remains unchanged, still providing smooth and accurate tracking on virtually any surface, with a maximum DPI of 8,000.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When his estranged daughter Sam tracks him down, in a last-ditch effort to dig her way out of serious trouble, Mickey must choose between rekindling his relationship with his daughter in the face of a terrible tragedy or pursuing a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Chases are intended to be stopped based on what police policy describes as a continual evaluation of the risks by the pursuing officer.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Pérez and the Marlins were lucky to end the inning trailing by only one run.—
John Devine,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Every silver lining has come with at least a little cloud trailing in its wake.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In one video, court security officers were seen escorting the woman from the scene.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Lander was detained in June inside the same building, where the government also operates an immigration court, while escorting a man ICE wanted to arrest.—
David Dee Delgado,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Burrage led the efforts at Tuba City’s hospital by organizing a comprehensive response, including data collection, contact tracing, community outreach, disease surveillance, testing, vaccination campaigns and staff training.—
Suzette Brewer,
Scientific American,
23 Sep. 2025
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The killing helped to usher in the Gun Control Act of 1968, which among other things required firearms to be sold by federally licensed dealers, to have markings to enable tracing, and for paperwork to be filled out identifying the buyer.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At least three students are dead and dozens of others may be trapped in the rubble following the collapse at the Al Khoziny boarding school in Sidoarjo, a town about 780 km east of Jakarta, federal emergency officials said.—
Britt Clennett,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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The following account is based on an arrest warrant affidavit, court and personnel records, and agency news releases.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Tailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailing. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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