TAILING Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

tailing 1 of 2

noun

ˈtā-liŋ

Definition of tailing

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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tailing

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verb

present participle of tail

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

Noun

Residents haven’t forgotten the mine tailings or the multiple government investigations into Hayden’s air and soil. — Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 27 Apr. 2026 After all, Zinc, phosphate, and even coal mines all over the globe have abundant rare earth elements in their tailings that are comparable to low-grade conventional deposits. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 21 Apr. 2026

Verb

The colt entered the race with 8-1 morning odds and was tailing the favorite, Taj Mahal, at the beginning of the race before eventually pulling ahead. — CBS News, 16 May 2026 Several vehicles, including one with the company logo, started tailing a CNN crew that drove along a public road in front of the facility, attempting to block the team’s ability to film, even out the window. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tailing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailing

Noun

During the pursuit, police said Johnson turned toward the Guard members with his weapon.

— Lucas Finton, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Furthermore, current jobs, even if not ideal, can fund these personal pursuits, fostering a positive outlook that ultimately aids career progression.

— Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of pursuit

Verb

Imanaga recovered a bit after the leadoff home run, but the Cardinals lineup coaxed long at-bats and drove up his pitch count, chasing the left-hander from the game after 4 2/3 innings.

— Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
These businesses live or die by people answering phones, booking jobs, chasing payments and calming down upset customers.

— Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of chasing

Noun

Pérez leaned heavily on his sinker to escape that jam, throwing it more often than his four-seam fastball during the inning, according to Baseball Savant’s pitch tracking.

— Tyler M. Carmona July 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
The L3Harris satellites would support the tracking portion of this broader architecture by providing data on advanced missile threats from orbit.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Definition of tracking

Verb

The state and city are still pursuing more ways to increase housing density and streamline development regulations in hopes of lowering costs.

— Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
Lionel Messi, an Adidas athlete, currently leads with eight goals, pursuing his first Golden Boot.

— Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of pursuing

Noun

Later, Gabriel tore Haaland’s shirt, the light-blue fabric trailing in the breeze as the pair chased a loose ball.

— Jack Lang, New York Times, 5 July 2026
The graceful trailing stems and showy flowers of climbing hydrangeas (Hydrangea anomala) look beautiful growing on pergolas and fences.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026

Definition of trailing

Verb

Mourners holding portraits of the late supreme leader welcomed the body and senior officials escorting it, including Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Federal rules require airlines to provide help to passengers with disabilities, including escorting them through airports and assisting during delays or cancellations.

— Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 29 June 2026

Definition of escorting

Noun

Last year, along with UNICEF, Haiti launched a program known as PREJEUNES to provide children released from armed gangs with specialized protection services, including psychosocial support, education, family tracing and reunification.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
The series' first PC release adds ray tracing, ultra-widescreen support, and crossplay, and early players have flagged the port as surprisingly well optimized.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of tracing

Verb

Two men are in custody in Oak Grove following a standoff at an area residence, where one man was found on the roof.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Mercedes-Benz Stadium is set to host semifinal games following the 2028 and 2031 regular seasons, and quarterfinal games following the 2029 and 2030 regular seasons.

— Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 10 July 2026