as in pursuit
the act of going after or in the tracks of another
after a weeklong tagging of the suspect, the detective had all the evidence he needed that there was a smuggling operation going on
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1
as in labeling
to attach an identifying slip to
tagged all the dresses with sale stickers before putting them on the rack
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as in tracking
to go after or on the track of
wildlife experts surreptitiously tagged the timber wolf, carefully keeping a safe distance so the wolf wouldn't catch their scent and run
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1
as in slapping
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
he tagged me with a right hook and blackened my eye
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as in selecting
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
she tagged her most experienced operative for the special mission
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Recent Examples of tagging
Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Within the facility, ShipMonk will offer bespoke fulfillment services including hanger application, hang tagging, price ticketing and poly-bagging.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
In one of the main plot lines of the episode, Teddy joined Owen (with Simone and rookie intern Dani tagging along) for a surgical field trip to a rural hospital.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Here’s how to take advantage of Costco’s price tagging system to score the best deals.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Excited and awed by Kelly’s celebrity, a 12-year-old Landfair began spending more time around Kelly at his recording studio and tagging along to group outings with Sparkle.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Ivo Intelligence analyzes an organization’s full contract library, allowing teams to surface obligations, precedents, and patterns without manual tagging that current systems use.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Grappling hooks, 30-foot ladder The Sigourney Street tower’s decline began deepening in 2024 with the proliferation of graffiti and tagging, much of which was later removed from the brick exterior.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
Dancers can submit their audition by posting on Instagram or TikTok, tagging @SVEDKAVodka and using the hashtags #ShakeItWithSvedka and #Contest.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Fans 21 and older can apply at on the application page or by uploading a video on social media, tagging @MichelobULTRA, and using #ULTRACTO and #contest.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The promotion, called Freezer Fridays, features a limited-time giveaway running through May where customers can enter to win free Nutella ice cream just by tagging a friend on social media.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Lovatsis shared a photo on her Instagram Stories in 2024 showing off a diamond ring and tagging Kalyn.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
More information on the spring turkey season, hunting regulations, junior hunter training days, and tagging and reporting requirements can be found in the 2026 Connecticut Hunting and Trapping Guide.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
While four rowers take turns on the boat, another two will follow in an RV to support, tagging in when the on-board athletes need a break.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Once Tolle was out of the game the Yankees immediately put pressure on Danny Coulombe, tagging the Red Sox lefty for three straight singles to load the bases with one out in the seventh.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Devers fired a throw home and catcher Patrick Bailey chased Freeman back to third base before tagging him for the out.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Providing more distinctiveness is Neville’s tagging along for the weekly dinner with the host (Edebiri in this case), Michaels and select cast members, which takes place early in the schedule and at the same Italian restaurant every week.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Within the facility, ShipMonk will offer bespoke fulfillment services including hanger application, hang tagging, price ticketing and poly-bagging.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
In one of the main plot lines of the episode, Teddy joined Owen (with Simone and rookie intern Dani tagging along) for a surgical field trip to a rural hospital.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Here’s how to take advantage of Costco’s price tagging system to score the best deals.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Excited and awed by Kelly’s celebrity, a 12-year-old Landfair began spending more time around Kelly at his recording studio and tagging along to group outings with Sparkle.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Ivo Intelligence analyzes an organization’s full contract library, allowing teams to surface obligations, precedents, and patterns without manual tagging that current systems use.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Grappling hooks, 30-foot ladder The Sigourney Street tower’s decline began deepening in 2024 with the proliferation of graffiti and tagging, much of which was later removed from the brick exterior.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
Dancers can submit their audition by posting on Instagram or TikTok, tagging @SVEDKAVodka and using the hashtags #ShakeItWithSvedka and #Contest.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
Verb
Before the shooting, Ortiz posted erratically on social media, addressing and tagging Rihanna directly.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Fans 21 and older can apply at on the application page or by uploading a video on social media, tagging @MichelobULTRA, and using #ULTRACTO and #contest.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The promotion, called Freezer Fridays, features a limited-time giveaway running through May where customers can enter to win free Nutella ice cream just by tagging a friend on social media.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Lovatsis shared a photo on her Instagram Stories in 2024 showing off a diamond ring and tagging Kalyn.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
More information on the spring turkey season, hunting regulations, junior hunter training days, and tagging and reporting requirements can be found in the 2026 Connecticut Hunting and Trapping Guide.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
While four rowers take turns on the boat, another two will follow in an RV to support, tagging in when the on-board athletes need a break.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Once Tolle was out of the game the Yankees immediately put pressure on Danny Coulombe, tagging the Red Sox lefty for three straight singles to load the bases with one out in the seventh.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Devers fired a throw home and catcher Patrick Bailey chased Freeman back to third base before tagging him for the out.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tagging
Noun
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Allin, showing his guts, kept his pursuit of glory.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Certainly like Trump in his first race for the presidency, Pratt is upping his brand (and book sales) in the process of his electoral pursuits.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Merely by labelling the item as AI, a booming amount of vitriol was released.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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While other operators submitted detailed incident summaries to the US regulator, Tesla blacked out every narrative entirely, labeling them as confidential business information.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
Verb
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At the buffet and throughout the ship, crew members regularly went the extra step, whether that meant grabbing coffee, tracking down tea that wasn’t on display or simply making guests more comfortable.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Cinematographer Hong Kyung-pyo’s camerawork is a marvel of kinetic energy, full of breathtaking pans and tracking sequences that eschew the usual jumpy handheld approach to scenes with this kind of intensity.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
Verb
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At the surrounding tables patrons were talking, laughing, slapping one another heartily on the back.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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From Rome, Rubio announced the administration was slapping additional sanctions on Cuba.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The label will also guide you in selecting the correct washing cycle, water temperature, and best drying choices.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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District leaders make up the Brooklyn Democratic Party’s obscure but powerful governing body that largely controls selecting judges, party priorities, and spending.—
Adam Davis,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Tasks that once required hours of manual tracing—following transactions across multiple blockchains, correlating entities, building reports—can now be completed in minutes by AI agents.—
Victor Fang,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Marty and Iovine say the best way to help combat the disease spread is to effectively use contact tracing, quarantine and isolation to reduce the risk of transmission.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Most Treasured Views is a USA TODAY Network project exploring places across America with historical and cultural significance, created in celebration of the USA 250 initiative marking the nation’s 250th birthday.—
Victoria E. Freile,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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What started as 10 to 15 hours a week now requires about 30 to 35 hours, marking one of the main differences from side hustles that make less.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The next big thing is already chasing AI.—
Art Mandalas,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Leading into the game against Bay State Conference rival Newton North (a 6-3 victory), Raiders coach Steve Balter had been chasing the game ball down after each of the Raiders games.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
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“Tagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tagging. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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