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as in cheeks
the part of the body upon which someone sits
get your tail in here
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as in to chase
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 tail
Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 19 Feb. 2025
A day after a jetliner flipped moments after landing in Toronto, what was left of the aircraft remained upside down on Tuesday, its right wing and tail sheared off and the wreckage blocking the two longest runways at Canada’s busiest airport.
—Vjosa Isai, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Emma Bowman, NPR, 9 Feb. 2025
Dex starts following this new lead, tailing the man to a house — could this be where Nicky is being held?
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Its bright coma and dusty tail can be seen to the left of the ELT.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 19 Feb. 2025
A day after a jetliner flipped moments after landing in Toronto, what was left of the aircraft remained upside down on Tuesday, its right wing and tail sheared off and the wreckage blocking the two longest runways at Canada’s busiest airport.
—Vjosa Isai, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Verb
The team narrowly snatched a repeat win away from Team Ruff, which tailed by just 2 points for a final score of 68-66.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 9 Feb. 2025
Dex starts following this new lead, tailing the man to a house — could this be where Nicky is being held?
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tail
Noun
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The charges were based on an argument that the entourage of managers and aides who helped Kelly meet girls — and keep them obedient and quiet — amounted to a criminal enterprise.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The clip — which quickly made its way around the internet on Tuesday, February 11 — featured Swift, 35, leaving a post-Grammys event with her entourage.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Dry eye disease is a condition that can disrupt your daily life with symptoms like stinging, burning, redness or even tears that roll down your cheeks.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
30 Dec. 2024
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Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk On the Go Set Join the ranks of Meghan Markle, Amal Clooney, Emma Stone and other celebs who have worn this brand by snagging this travel set for the eyes, lips and cheeks.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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This one's been updated with a slimmer build, a more secure fit for the magnetic pen, and a stronger back clip to attach it to bags and clothing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Feb. 2025
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For now, the group looks thin with just one experienced runner after two backs transferred out.—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Another incident involved a grizzly sow with two cubs chasing a series of cars on icy roads.—
Katie Hill,
Outdoor Life,
21 Feb. 2025
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Trail: For Palestine Comedy Club, as Palestinians chase laughter in the face of conflict.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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All 80 people — 76 passengers and four crew members — who were on Delta Flight 4819 survived after the jet made a rough landing and rolled over, ending belly-up with its right wing sheared off at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday.—
Yan Zhuang,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Once the new crew members arrive, Wilmore and Williams, along with NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, will depart the station on a separate capsule.—
Denise Chow,
NBC News,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In this foredeck area, sunbeds on both sides are paired with flip-up seats at the bases.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2025
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The shop has been designed to look like a luxury cabin, complete with airline seats, a check-in desk and displays that look like serving trays in a Pan Am shade of light blue.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Use this interactive map to track snowfall accumulation Wednesday This winter storm brought fluffy snow in some places, but wet snow in others.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Payloads included two satellites for the Missile Defense Agency to track hypersonic missiles and four more satellites for the Tranche 0 constellation for the Space Development Agency.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This was all done with a bum wrist, which posed as an inconvenience to him at times.—
Hannah Kirby,
Journal Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2024
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Tommy, left to prosecute the case against Rusty, has inherited a bum gig.—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
26 July 2024
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“Tail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tail. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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