as in to hang (around)
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Recent Examples of tag along
North Korean anti-tank vehicles, howitzers, rocket launchers and air-defense vehicles tagged along.
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David Axe, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
And when Palmer was offered a residency at Bard College, Gaiman tagged along to give some talks, then ended up receiving an offer to join the faculty as a professor of the arts.
—Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
Thanks for tagging along with me on this five-month adventure.
—Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Since 2017, Squires has gotten his fix at sea by tagging along with Royal Clipper ever few months.
—Joe Sills, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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David Axe, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
And when Palmer was offered a residency at Bard College, Gaiman tagged along to give some talks, then ended up receiving an offer to join the faculty as a professor of the arts.
—Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
Thanks for tagging along with me on this five-month adventure.
—Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Since 2017, Squires has gotten his fix at sea by tagging along with Royal Clipper ever few months.
—Joe Sills, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tag along
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Feb. 2025
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2025
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The first image featured a red cup of coffee placed next to the flowers, tagging Belicheck's Instagram profile atop the bouquet.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Shortly after, the 2006 CBA amended the rule to make the cost of tagging a player for a third time prohibitive.—
Jacob Robinson,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Her work also helped outline the government’s strategy and priorities in the National AI Research and Development Strategic Roadmap – meant to guide the direction of AI research.—
Sara Lindsay,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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Smith was hired in the summer of 2021 and guided the Utes to a 65-62 overall record, failing to make an NCAA Tournament appearance.—
The Athletic College Basketball Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Expand February Skyline Festival: Feb. 15-16 Insomniac Events’ techno brand Factory 93 and house music counterpart Day Trip, are once again joining forces to bring the two genres together.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Atmospheric river targets Southern California Another atmospheric river was bringing heavy rain to most parts of California this week, raising concerns over flooding on the heels of an earlier system that broke daily rainfall records, triggered evacuations and led to multiple deaths.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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While a stud like Hunter would be great, the Patriots really just need someone to play opposite Gonzalez who can shadow the opposing team’s top receiver.—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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National security concerns now shadow every question regarding trade and technology.—
Jason Furman,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Feb. 2025
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At any rate, everyone boards a boat piloted by the handsome Hunter Cabot (Antonio Banderas) — not surprisingly, Mrs. Brown (Emily Mortimer, replacing Sally Hawkins from the earlier films), is more easily lured in by Cabot than is her husband (Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville).—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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And that honor goes to Chase Briscoe, who is piloting the No. 19 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing for the first year in 2025.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2025
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Typically, following a mass law enforcement action, there are pending criminal charges accessible in the public record.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Your body may be trying to tell you something One 2015 study had eight male participants do sets of heavy back squats, followed by either no foam rolling or 20 minutes of foam rolling right after, and then again a day and two days later.—
Margaret Cirino,
NPR,
22 Feb. 2025
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The British family that has steered the James Bond franchise for more than 60 years, zealously protecting the superspy from the indignities of Hollywood strip mining, has agreed to relinquish control to Amazon.—
Brooks Barnes,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Nearly a decade after that, Willis steered Sabathia to an American League Cy Young Award.—
Zack Meisel,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Tag along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tag%20along. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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