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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
Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
Its head is nearly indistinguishable from its tail, and the seven to eight spindly legs attached to the worm-like body almost mirror the spikes alternating on its back.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
As the ball tailed into the stands, Betts made a leaping catch along the wall.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Still surveillance footage photos show Horvath inside the Capitol for 30 minutes wearing a furry hat with a raccoon tail.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
Its head is nearly indistinguishable from its tail, and the seven to eight spindly legs attached to the worm-like body almost mirror the spikes alternating on its back.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
Previous Ye lawsuit:Ex-employee was asked to investigate Kim Kardashian, 'tail' Bianca Censori
One of Aficionado's attorneys in the case, Carney R. Shegerian, also represents Trevor Phillips, who filed a lawsuit in April accusing Ye of discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
As the ball tailed into the stands, Betts made a leaping catch along the wall.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tail
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The movie starts at a drowsy hilltop picnic, which is interrupted when a prince (Denzel Washington, magnificent) and his military entourage—including Branagh and Keanu Reeves, as the duke’s bad-hearted brother—ride into view, galloping up the Tuscan road in thrilling slow motion.Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
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Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather was out shopping in London this week when he and his entourage were seemingly _targeted by an angry mob that, according to reports, were furious over his support for Israel.Fox News Staff, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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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
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And, of course, the logos for Hurts and Barkley on the back.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Wear one at the top of your head to add volume around the face-framing pieces, and another at the back to style the rest.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
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That could allow the Packers to chase corners like D.J. Reed of the New York Jets, San Francisco’s Charvarius Ward or Detroit’s Carlton Davis in free agency.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Davidson was caught on video surveillance from street corner cameras throwing an e-bike onto the road and chasing one minor until the minor fell to the ground, court records said.Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Last week, 83 guests and a dozen crew members on a Holland American Line cruise reported being ill on a voyage that departed Fort Lauderdale Dec. 8 and ended Dec. 20.Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent infections on ships have prompted the Queen Mary's parent company, Cunard, and other cruise lines, including Holland America, to increase cleaning and sanitation of ships, as well as to isolate sick crew members.Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 1 Jan. 2025
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The Rain Forest portion of the spa features heated seats, a chilled room for cryotherapy, and an outdoor portion with swings, day beds, and a hot tub.Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, on the Senate floor, outgoing members who were either retiring or had lost their seats gave farewell speeches.Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The cost leads Ghada to track down old connections from her past life, from madams to once-regular johns, in order to facilitate land deals, or make good on old favors, or pay find money for her Mecca trio, or … well, the list is long.Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 30 Dec. 2024
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The Million Women Study has been tracking several health outcomes for 1.3 million U.K. women in the U.K. recruited between 1996 and 2001.Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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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 9 Jan. 2025.
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