as in to hang (around)
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Recent Examples of tag along
On the May 9 episode of the Apple TV+ series, after the police interview Coop, Sam (Olivia Munn) and Nick (Mark Tallman) about Paul’s murder, Coop and Mel take their daughter Tori (with their son Hunter tagging along) on a trip to Princeton, their alma matter.
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Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 9 May 2025
King Charles, 76, and Queen Camilla, 77, are hosting a tea party for some of the last surviving members of the World War II generation and their families, with George joining William and Kate to tag along for the duty.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 5 May 2025
The show premiered Saturday, April 12, and follows three successful Black men on a quest for love—each with a very opinionated mother (or mother figure) tagging along for the entire ride.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
Ines' big brothers Alexander and Gabriel tagged along, but Julian wasn't pictured.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 9 May 2025
King Charles, 76, and Queen Camilla, 77, are hosting a tea party for some of the last surviving members of the World War II generation and their families, with George joining William and Kate to tag along for the duty.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 5 May 2025
The show premiered Saturday, April 12, and follows three successful Black men on a quest for love—each with a very opinionated mother (or mother figure) tagging along for the entire ride.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
Ines' big brothers Alexander and Gabriel tagged along, but Julian wasn't pictured.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tag along
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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Head to tail, the males observed measured a whopping 85 cm (almost 3 ft) and weighed up to 2 kg (4.5 lb).—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
25 May 2025
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Twins star Carlos Correa tagged him with a solo homer in the second inning.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2025
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Surveillance footage showed Martinez’s son and his friends tagging a laundromat while the father flashed gang signs at passing cars, the detective wrote.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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Edwards has guided the Timberwolves to two consecutive Western Conference Finals berths for the first time in franchise history.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Traffic control sign patterns will guide motorists through the work zone, according to the agency.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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The primary, Sam Rashid, is a demanding man from Tampa who is bringing his entire family on vacation, including two adorable four-year-olds.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 June 2025
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From improving response times to personalizing interactions and empowering agents, AI brings a range of benefits for reshaping how service is delivered and experienced.—
Philippe Riveron,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The moon is among the most popular targets for astronomers, thanks to the ever-shifting play of light and shadow across its surface.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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But an interview with his father, as well as legal filings in San Bernardino County Superior Court, offer a window into the discord that shadowed Bartkus’ upbringing.—
Paige St. John,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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The company started piloting its fiber business in 2021, starting in New York City.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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Southern Correctional Institution in Troy will pilot another step-down program, likely beginning in July, according to Acree.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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The attacks into Sumy follow a Kremlin directive on May 21 that the military create buffer zones inside northern Ukraine – in Sumy and Kharkiv regions.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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What is this nagging discomfort that's seeming to follow me around?—
Dr. Joel M. Rothaizer,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Otherwise, Parkinson has steered clear of borrowing players from elsewhere, focusing instead on permanent signings.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2016, the plan steers the Kingdom from reliance on oil to become a global leader in such sectors as technology, entertainment and tourism.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Tag along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tag%20along. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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