Drag by is a common phrasal verb used to describe a situation where someone is being dragged along or forced to partake in something. However, there are several synonyms for this phrase. For example, you can use "pull along" or "haul along" instead of drag by to imply a similar sense of being forced to do something. Other relevant synonyms include "draw along," which suggests the action of being pulled or guided along, and "tow along," which is to drag something or someone behind you. Whatever word you choose, the idea is that the person or object being forcibly moved is not doing so willingly or easily.