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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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2025
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Suspicious that Swaggart himself was an adulterer, Gorman asked his son to tail Swaggart one night.—
Steve Marble,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2025
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The Yankees tagged Muñoz for two runs on three hits and a walk to force extra innings, where Aaron Judge delivered a walk-off sacrifice fly in the 10th.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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This means if someone is caught tagging a church, for example, instead of implementing a fine, that person is ordered to remove the graffiti and meet the victims of the crime.—
Spencer Pauley,
The Washington Examiner,
11 July 2025
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His legacy was the tradition of limited government and individual responsibility that guides us back to our true north when America gets off track.—
Linda McMahon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Leah Williamson, who led England to Euro 2022 glory and helped guide Arsenal to Champions League success as vice-captain, has been a natural leader.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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His mother worked in pharmaceutical companies, moving them to Kalamazoo, Michigan, which brought him to visit his grandmother and aunt every summer, both of whom had a big influence on Brown’s career.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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In 1971, President Nixon, who had called for repeal two years earlier, convinced Congress to bring the credit back on a temporary basis, but at a 10 percent rate.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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That might include coaching, shadowing, stretch projects or focused learning interventions.—
David James,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Her plans to become a doctor were also shaped by shadowing professionals in hospitals, including a research internship with the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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But how can such a model actually pilot a spacecraft?—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
7 July 2025
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But with major commodity traders already piloting these systems, the financial industry appears ready to find out.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Microsoft followed a similar playbook with Inflection AI, bringing in CEO Mustafa Suleyman and most of his team while leaving the original company as a shell.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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But there’s no hiding that the recent larger-scale legalization of sports betting operations and the partnerships with MLB that followed have had adverse ramifications on baseball.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
15 July 2025
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This level of confidence from Oakley is helping steer their vision of the future with the help of innovators like Meta AI, Axiom Space, and Travis Scott.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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There is also a neutral setting between forward and reverse that lets the watercraft drift, a nice change from the old days of not being able to steer at all if there was no thrust.—
Jeremy Korzeniewski,
Robb Report,
12 July 2025
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“Tag along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tag%20along. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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