as in to hang (around)
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Recent Examples of tag along
Since 2016, a small trickle of visitors—no more than four per day—has been allowed to tag along, and a chunk of their $500-a-head permit fee helps keep the research center running.
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Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
The deal marked a homecoming of sorts, as Bellinger used to tag along when his father, Clay, played for the Yankees from 1999-2001.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025
Bowden had been Freeman’s professional little brother dating back to Cincinnati, tagging along when Freeman accepted the defensive coordinator post at Notre Dame, then taking over the recruiting department after Freeman became head coach.
—Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Again, no official characters were tagged along with any of these, so maybe there’s some other fun multiverse casting to be had.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
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Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
The deal marked a homecoming of sorts, as Bellinger used to tag along when his father, Clay, played for the Yankees from 1999-2001.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025
Bowden had been Freeman’s professional little brother dating back to Cincinnati, tagging along when Freeman accepted the defensive coordinator post at Notre Dame, then taking over the recruiting department after Freeman became head coach.
—Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Again, no official characters were tagged along with any of these, so maybe there’s some other fun multiverse casting to be had.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 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,
8 Apr. 2025
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The officers, both assigned to the 50th Precinct, tailed the driver of a Honda CR-V down the Henry Hudson Parkway into Manhattan early Wednesday, the sources said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Maybe the club should have tagged the new stadium as the 'Wembley of Islington' and got the government to help pay for it like that tax dodging grifter in Monte Carlo is attempting up north.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Those who want or need assistance can tag and set their luggage outside their stateroom the night before disembarking and pick it up inside the cruise terminal.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Our customers seek to be informed, guided and cared for.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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It's guided by a local collective of mindfulness mentors.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Billionaire Trump backer: Wait 90 days before bringing 'hammer down' on China Billionaire investor Bill Ackman, a Trump supporter now at odds with the president over tariffs, called April 13 for a three-month pause on China.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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Perry shared a series of photographs of Lucio growing up: at 3 months, 7 months, and a year old, with his hair getting longer and curlier each time, before bringing the now 18-month-old Lucio into the video.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Rogen’s upstart Continental Studios chief Matt Remnick drops in to shadow the set one day but ends up mangling a tricky filmmaking feat.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
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Naval and air assets were quickly deployed to shadow the ship, Healey told U.K. lawmakers in January.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Sanchez, King and Perry have tried to put a feminist spin on the flight because of its all-female crew, even though these women effectively are space-tourism passengers who won’t be piloting the ship, which is fully automated.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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Robotics for Safety and Inspection Novelis is piloting robotics in two key areas: RPA for back-office automation and mobile inspection robots in manufacturing.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Opta defines these sequences as an attempt on goal created after the defending side attack quickly following a regain of possession inside their own half.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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To not beat Ipswich, a team heading straight back to the Championship following last year’s promotion, home or away this season (Chelsea lost 2-0 in December’s reverse fixture), could be the difference between qualifying for the 2025-26 Champions League or not.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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In 1942, current Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) grandfather, William Newsom, steered Pat Brown’s campaign for district attorney.—
Carson Becker,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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The relocation will steer the festival toward a new era.—
Matt Brennan,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Tag along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tag%20along. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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