Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailgated
Verb
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Cher was once tailed by private detectives hired by Sonny Bono.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
4 Dec. 2024 -
The suspects tailed the victim and even ran a red light to keep close, as the victim was unaware that he was being followed.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
27 Nov. 2024
Verb
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By the time Kendra’s lies were discovered, the family was being hounded by debt collectors and were in danger of losing their home.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Vikings defense hounded Maye, a veteran unit that ranked second in takeaways last year and confounded veteran quarterbacks with its exotic pressure packages.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For Rocky, who has largely put the 2021 incident behind him, the judge’s remarks signal yet another step toward clearing his name in a legal saga that has shadowed him for nearly three years.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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But the accusations against Corpus are just the latest chapter in a sheriff’s office long shadowed by scandals.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Minnesota trailed by 10 points midway through the fourth quarter.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Lancers trailed 24-0 at halftime and rallied in the second half before being turned away on a fourth down try at the Basha 14-yard line with 17 seconds left in the game.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Tailgated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailgated. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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