TAILING (OFF) Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

tailing (off)

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Definition of tailing (off)

present participle of tail (off)

as in melting (away)

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giving out

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Just off the main drag there were Indian-food stations, pasta bars, pretty young women in Prada sport pants giving out Dove Bars.

— Devin Friedman, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
The two-night ceremony serves as a kickoff to next week’s Primetime Emmys, giving out many awards in the reality, variety, documentary, and guest actor categories.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026

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