tag along

verb

Definition of tag alongnext
as in to hang (around)

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Recent Examples of tag along But the way in which these regular-degular ingredients are combined—and the stories that tag along—could only come from him. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026 But, on the plus side, Barrs says she's been treated with a six-figure salary, and she's often showered with birthday gifts, Christmas bonuses and the opportunity to tag along on international trips. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026 That was the case when NPR's Natalie Escobar and Ava Berger were sent on the road to tag along with three teenage boys competing in the World Series of Birding. — Ava Berger, NPR, 13 June 2026 Balken and the only other two full-time staff members at the Glen Canyon Institute were leading the first formal trip of the organization’s Community Science Initiative (and allowed a Denver Post reporter and photographer to tag along). — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tag along
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tag along
  1. tail
  2. tag
  3. guide
  4. bring
  5. shadow
  6. pilot
  7. follow
  8. steer
Verb
  • Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
    — KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Definition of tail
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  • Within seconds of arriving, we were checked in, and our luggage was tagged and whisked away, giving us ample time to use the bathroom and enjoy a cup of coffee in the lounge.
    — Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Photos of wallets, textiles, sports equipment, photos, jewelry, signs, flags, quilts, stuffies, toys and camp trunks filled the page as strangers banded together in the comments sections, tagging potential rightful owners or friends with any leads.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of tag
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  • Queiroz is confident his experience can help guide a team of talented players, many of whom also play in some of the biggest pro leagues in the world.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • Whether the future is guided by a more centralized federal framework or a complex matrix of state-level consumer protections, the race to a multi-billion-dollar digital overhaul is already well underway.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Definition of guide
Verb
  • Camp Meeker Cabin stands as a thoughtful retreat that brings mountain living back to its essentials.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • The ceremony, which brought both families together, was officiated by family friend Adam Sandler.
    — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of bring
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  • The Narrows, a slot canyon carved by the Virgin River, draws thousands of hikers into its cool, shadowed embrace each year.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026
  • States and the private sector could pool satellite imagery and maritime domain awareness data that tracks shadow fleet behavior.
    — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of shadow
Verb
  • Executive sponsorship, clear metrics, a coherent strategy across all five pillars and the discipline to pilot before scaling.
    — Vinod Bijlani, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Guéhennec says that every major AI use case is initially piloted at around five to ten sites in a couple of the 43 countries that Sodexo serves.
    — John Kell, Fortune, 1 July 2026
Definition of pilot
Verb
  • The reality is that leading men dictate roles and others follow as needed.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
  • The Kings trailed 76-75 following a jumper by Tyler Bilodeau with 52 seconds to go.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of follow
Verb
  • The jet stream is a highway of air at high altitudes which steers weather systems.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • This spring, Russert received a call from leadership at MS NOW, steered by former CNN executive Rebecca Kutler.
    — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of steer

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