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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

tailing

/ˈteɪlɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does tailing mean?

verb

To follow or continue in the same direction or order; to trail or drag behind. In finance, to sell a security in order to lock in a profit, especially after a price increase.

Example

"The hikers had to tailing the steep mountain path for hours to reach the summit."

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