tag along

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Recent Examples of tag along While Si Yu begins to clean the place up, Yaya decides to tag along with her dad, in yet another nod to the De Sica movie. Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025 From all-in-one soundbars to portable Bluetooth speakers that can tag along to the park or the patio, the discounts are big and the sound is even better. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025 Thirty people and no men; maybe a boyfriend, husband, brother tagging along. Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025 Admittedly, Al wasn't a huge fan of Patrick's little brother tagging along on their outing and began referring to him as his Little House on the Prairie character, Albert, to poke little jabs. Esther Kang, People.com, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for tag along
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tag along
Verb
  • Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2025
  • Head to tail, the males observed measured a whopping 85 cm (almost 3 ft) and weighed up to 2 kg (4.5 lb).
    Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 25 May 2025
Verb
  • Shortstop Taylor Walls fielded the ball on the right field side of second base and could not tag Edwards, opting to get Sanchez at first.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
  • Two batters later, Wells tagged Crochet again for a run-scoring double.
    Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 8 June 2025
Verb
  • Edwards has guided the Timberwolves to two consecutive Western Conference Finals berths for the first time in franchise history.
    Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
  • The knowledgeable staff guides guests through Croatia’s unique wine regions, from full-bodied reds of the Pelješac Peninsula to crisp whites from Istria.
    Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Verb
  • The primary, Sam Rashid, is a demanding man from Tampa who is bringing his entire family on vacation, including two adorable four-year-olds.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 June 2025
  • From improving response times to personalizing interactions and empowering agents, AI brings a range of benefits for reshaping how service is delivered and experienced.
    Philippe Riveron, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Verb
  • The moon is among the most popular targets for astronomers, thanks to the ever-shifting play of light and shadow across its surface.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 29 May 2025
  • But an interview with his father, as well as legal filings in San Bernardino County Superior Court, offer a window into the discord that shadowed Bartkus’ upbringing.
    Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Verb
  • The company started piloting its fiber business in 2021, starting in New York City.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 3 June 2025
  • Southern Correctional Institution in Troy will pilot another step-down program, likely beginning in July, according to Acree.
    Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2025
Verb
  • But overshadowing much of his testimony will be the Pentagon's decision to send some 4,800 troops, including 700 Marines, to Los Angeles following several days of clashes between protesters and law enforcement there.
    Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 10 June 2025
  • When Austin and Phoenix cleared the way for semiconductor expansion, billions in private investment followed.
    Ethan Karp, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Verb
  • After seizing power in 2007, Hamas clamped down on Gaza’s gangs — sometimes with brute force and sometimes by steering perks their way.
    Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
  • The program has drawn scrutiny for years, seen by critics as ways for supervisors to solicit political support by steering millions in public money to recipients of their choosing with no public debate.
    Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025

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“Tag along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tag%20along. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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