as in pursuit
the act of going after or in the tracks of another
the reporter's constant tailing of the candidate resulted in an exclusive scoop
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as in chasing
to go after or on the track of
detectives tailed the suspect to see where he was going at that time of the evening
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Recent Examples of tailing
Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 30 June 2025
Lack of epidemiological studies and government bureaucracy delayed cleanup efforts for surface tailings radiation, and underground contamination of aquifers.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Seth Wickersham, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2025
Trevor Story sent a fly ball down the right field line, with the ball tailing toward the short fence.
—Michael Hurley, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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Noun
For comparison, earlier rovers used a brush instead to sweep debris, or tailings, out of the way.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 30 June 2025
Lack of epidemiological studies and government bureaucracy delayed cleanup efforts for surface tailings radiation, and underground contamination of aquifers.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Verb
Football and Hollywood, two ascendant entertainment forces, were laying claim to this country, and Bob and Jane were at the center of both, with paparazzi tailing them and—imagine this—asking for permission to take a photo.
—Seth Wickersham, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2025
Trevor Story sent a fly ball down the right field line, with the ball tailing toward the short fence.
—Michael Hurley, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailing
Noun
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But at a time when strains of anti-intellectualism are on display in pockets of society, and at a time when all else in the world feels overwhelming, Yeo says she’s moved to see people express so much interest in educational pursuits.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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On third-and-2 at the CU 20, the Buffs QB hurried left with seemingly the entire Houston defense in pursuit, spotted Omarion Miller just past the line of scrimmage, and shoveled him the ball before the red jerseys closed in.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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Now the Razorbacks are chasing multiple scores for the first time.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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Through it all, commitment — whether to a client, a property, or the process — proved more valuable than chasing short-term gains.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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The real value will not lie in tracking deadlines but in helping one another find clarity, meaning, and growth inside increasingly fluid work arrangements.—
John Winsor,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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On Friday, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed scrapping a 2010 program that requires polluters to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions — the country’s most comprehensive tracking system.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Trombone emphasized patience, adaptability, and learning to navigate timelines and stakeholders with other airmen pursuing innovation.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Developers in Miami are pursuing the chance to build something new on the Miami Seaquarium property owned by Miami-Dade County while the parent company of the struggling theme park seeks to raise cash in bankruptcy court.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Today, even with the P/E reduced to roughly 110x trailing and 60x forward earnings, investors are increasingly questioning the sustainability of such a valuation, especially as growth in subscription revenue slows from peak levels.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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With six seconds remaining and Ohio State trailing by a point, the Buckeyes faced third-and-20 at the Oregon 38-yard line.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Tangent Police could be seen escorting Zinn in videos posted to X following the shooting.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Velazquez-Garcia is seen escorting visitors inside.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
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Each investigation into a case includes identifying and reaching out to people who may have been exposed by the person who tested positive for measles, a process known as contact tracing.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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But the crayoned tracing of Jaron’s hand above Goldie’s head was almost invisible.—
Annie Proulx,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Most of the city's 2 million population has been displaced multiple times in the past 22 months, following Hamas' attack on October 7, 2023, which claimed the lives of about 1,200 people—most of them civilians—and saw 250 people taken hostage.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Pharmacists in the state may administer vaccines either under the direct authorization of a medical provider or by following the Virginia Board of Pharmacy’s statewide pharmacy protocols, which are usually made in accordance with ACIP recommendations.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Tailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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