as in hanging (around)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tagging along
Noun
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In 2015, participating zoos began releasing the snails back into the forests of French Polynesia, marked with an animal-safe UV paint for tracking purposes, according to the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025 -
The former leader slips to No. 2 following a 7% decline in plays for the tracking week.—
Trevor Anderson,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This typically includes: Electrocardiogram (ECG): an electrical tracing of the heart which may show dangerous heart rhythms or inherited electrical conditions like Long QT Syndrome, Brugada Syndrome or Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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In this two-dimensional tracing of the data [above], the surface of the ice and shape of the bedrock are clearly visible.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Aug. 2023
Noun
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That includes decommissioning many miles of logging roads, removing mine tailings and sowing tens of thousands of native plants.—
Alyssa Kreikemeier,
The Conversation,
28 Mar. 2025
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Maybe that could help clean up the hills of uranium-laden tailings from the mines, or deliver higher-paying jobs.—
Oleksandra Mykolyshyn,
New York Times,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The mind subconsciously shifts from pursuit to prevention.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Smith, who ran her own pet grooming business, devoted herself entirely to Piper’s pageant pursuits.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Chiles, part of the gold medal-winning team at the 2024 Summer Olympics, has been growing a following.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2025
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Instead, figures like Joe Rogan — who have large followings across demographics — are more likely to influence views on politics, masculinity and the economy.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Several weeks after the police chase, law enforcement pulled over a vehicle Aheran was riding in and found him with a bag containing a gun, other people’s mail, debit and credit cards in other people’s names, over $1,000 in cash and other contraband, investigators said.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2025
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Major League Baseball is officially back in action with Opening Day 2025 kicking off another exciting chase for the World Series trophy.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Tagging along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tagging%20along. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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