tagging along 1 of 2

noun

as in tracking

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tagging along

2 of 2

verb

present participle of tag along
as in hanging (around)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tagging along
  1. tracking
  2. trailing
  3. tracing
  4. tagging
  5. pursuing
  6. tailing
  7. chasing
  8. shadowing
Noun
  • The researchers state that full techno-economic evaluations, lifecycle carbon tracking, and supply-chain costing are needed before HyperFuel hits neighborhood pumps.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
  • An admissions counselor who built their own tracking system may resist a unified CRM because the old setup gave them autonomy.
    — Tal Frankfurt, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of tracking
Noun
  • Seattle shot 32% (12 of 38) from the field and two of 11 (18%) from behind the arc before going into halftime trailing by 19.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Seattle shot 32% (12 of 38) from the field and 2 of 11 (18%) from behind the arc before going into halftime trailing by 19.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of trailing
Noun
  • The department was in the process of conducting contact tracing.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The crisis is exacerbated by conflict and attacks on healthcare, making contact tracing and isolation vital alongside vaccination efforts.
    — Victoria Forster, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of tracing
Noun
  • Upon discovering the tagging, staff and equipment were mobilized to remove the markings from the municipal sidewalks through cleaning and power washing, the statement says.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Teams working with agencies or freelancers can make identification of synthetic elements a delivery requirement and allocate tagging responsibility and liability in the contract.
    — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of tagging
Noun
  • Like Jacas, rookie Khalil Jacobs was punished a couple times for over-pursuing.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of pursuing
Noun
  • The ability for those tailings to be stored on land safely is a key debate.
    — Erin Hassanzadeh, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The tailings from that process, called red mud, contain gallium.
    — Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of tailing
Noun
  • Those memories of Keegan chasing, Keegan scoring, Keegan leading 1970s Liverpool across England and Europe to trophy upon trophy were clattered by 2026 reports of his illness and death.
    — Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Perhaps that is part of why eclipse chasing becomes so addictive.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of chasing
Noun
  • Every new hiring manager goes through mandatory shadowing to learn interviewing, selling the company and role, critically evaluating candidates and giving rejections.
    — Forbes Business Council, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Students are able to participate in industry field trips, job shadowing, career mentoring, mock interviewing, and potential internship or externship opportunities.
    — Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of shadowing
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“Tagging along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tagging%20along. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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