tagging along 1 of 2

noun

Definition of tagging alongnext
as in tracking

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tagging along

2 of 2

verb

present participle of tag along
as in hanging (around)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tagging along
  1. tracking
  2. tracing
  3. tailing
  4. pursuit
  5. following
  6. chase
Noun
  • The week concludes on Friday with the release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, a key measure of inflation tracking changes in consumer spending on goods and services.
    Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 15 Dec. 2024
  • This smartwatch, which is $50 off, includes features like GPS, activity tracking, health insights, and more.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of tracking
Noun
  • Owners of herds where cattle have tested positive for the bird flu virus will also have to provide epidemiological information that allows for contact tracing and disease surveillance.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Positive tests must be reported to the USDA and herd owners must provide basic information to allow tracing of the disease in cattle, the order says.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of tracing
Noun
  • The rest, plus any leakage that may get through a tailings pile’s liner, has the potential to pollute groundwater.
    Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Environmental advocates argue that the risks posed by the project's tailings dams could have dire consequences for the Great Lakes ecosystem and residents living downhill.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of tailing
Noun
  • Such admiration undoubtedly stems from his parents, who openly encourage each other’s creative pursuits.
    Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
  • But the pursuit for photos entangles the two in a homicide involving young celebutantes.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of pursuit
Noun
  • The brand has overcome Gen Z’s natural skepticism to drive a loyal following.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • After its debut in The New York Times in June 2023, Connections quickly built a large following.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of following
Noun
  • The Arizona Department of Public Safety participated in a chase until the vehicle rolled over.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Dec. 2024
  • In the box score, the Cincinnati Bengals’ 37-27 victory against the Tennessee Titans will look like a largely irrelevant game between two teams no longer a real factor in the playoff chase (though the Bengals are holding on to the slimmest of hopes).
    Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of chase
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