as in to hang (around)
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Recent Examples of tag along
The sisters would tag along with their mother to the '90s sitcom set, which led to the twins being asked to babysit stars Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who were seven years younger.
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Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 25 June 2025
No founder would ever object to hyper-growth, but there are plenty who underestimate the scrutiny that tags along.
—Danielle Sabrina, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Roman Anthony’s parents have an affinity for Napa Valley wine, and on their annual visits from Florida, their youngest son tagged along to a few games at Oracle Park.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 21 June 2025
As a boy, Emmett McTigue tagged along with his dad on real estate appointments.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
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Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 25 June 2025
No founder would ever object to hyper-growth, but there are plenty who underestimate the scrutiny that tags along.
—Danielle Sabrina, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Roman Anthony’s parents have an affinity for Napa Valley wine, and on their annual visits from Florida, their youngest son tagged along to a few games at Oracle Park.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 21 June 2025
As a boy, Emmett McTigue tagged along with his dad on real estate appointments.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tag along
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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On June 12, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accompanied ICE agents to Huntington Park, with a film crew tailing her.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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The Sox tagged Imanaga for seven runs and a career-high 12 hits.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Animals such as seals and narwhals have been tagged to track hard-to-reach areas in the Arctic and Antarctic, the Washington Post reports.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Let the repeats guide readers’ attention, especially in moments when emotions are building.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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In other words, this wasn’t a unilateral Trump move nor a matter of whim, but a coordinated transatlantic effort that follows the upbeat NATO summit in June that Rutte skilfully guided.—
Daniel Fried,
Time,
15 July 2025
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The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce recently held its inaugural Infrastructure Summit in Nashville as a way to bring local government and the public and private sectors together to talk about change, officials said.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
21 July 2025
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Paddling on the waters that sustain their lands reminds them of the sacrifices their families endured to preserve their fishing and hunting rights, their ongoing struggle to restore a watershed the size of West Virginia, the fight to bring fire and salmon back to the lands and waters.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Johnson’s wish to shadow the opponent’s top receiver will be easier to grant in Allen’s system that relies heavily on man coverage.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Unresolved Tensions: Safety Concerns and Hallucinations Grok 4’s launch was shadowed by Grok 3’s praise for Hitler and antisemitic meltdowns days earlier, exposing unresolved risks.—
Gerui Wang,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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In Thursday’s premiere, Pike managed to pilot the Enterprise to safety in a deadly battle against the Gorn while his love interest Marie Batel struggled to survive with a life-threatening Gorn infection.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
17 July 2025
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The Rehearsal season two, which saw Fielder apply his particular blend of social engineering to the problem of preventing airline crashes, involved a late-stage turn revealing that the comedian actually learned how to pilot a 737 as part of the process.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
15 July 2025
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Amtrak warned riders to expect delays on the Northeast Corridor line Tuesday morning, following torrential downpours and flooding in the New York region overnight.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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London came in at number two, followed by Hong Kong, Monaco, and Zurich.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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If price is what steered you away from investing in the Colorsoft, the new, cheaper base model might be your perfect Kindle.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
24 July 2025
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Known for satirizing real-life politics and pop culture issues, this season will again touch on topics other shows would steer away from, like recent airplane crashes, a crisis at the Federal Aviation Administration and the fate of American democracy.—
Sara Chernikoff,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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