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as in to pursue
to go after or on the track of
let's follow the boys to their hiding place
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as in to obey
to act according to the commands of
follow me, and you'll do OK
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4
as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over
followed the path into the garden
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as in to note
to take notice of and be guided by
don't follow his advice
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as in to observe
to keep one's eyes on
stood on the platform and followed the departing train until it disappeared from sight
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Recent Examples of follow
In the year since, GapStudio introduced its debut collection in April 2025, followed by the June summer drop, featuring a campaign starring model Kate Moss’ daughter Lila.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok—or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
Swim in a direction following the shoreline.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2025
Officials said more arrests could follow as the investigation continues.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok—or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
Swim in a direction following the shoreline.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2025
Officials said more arrests could follow as the investigation continues.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for follow
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The independent studio is likely banking on Chalamet’s star power and a holiday release date to deliver the kind of box office results that show its newfound investment in blockbuster filmmaking is succeeding.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Oct. 2025
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Whether any of those challenges succeed would need to be determined by courts.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Aran is following in his dad’s acting footsteps Malachy and Aran have had private upbringings, but Aran chose to pursue an acting career like his father.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Cuba’s leaders have pursued a slow, narrow and sometimes arbitrary path toward economic privatization – especially when contrasted with other officially communist countries in Asia.—
Joseph J. Gonzalez,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Under military law, service members are obligated to obey lawful orders, but to disobey unlawful orders.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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While current power brokers haven’t scrapped movies over their content, yet, Hollywood has a recent history of companies obeying in advance by shelving projects until the tensions cool.—
Chris Yogerst,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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There’s also the issue the many insta-death areas that require wall jumping to traverse.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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This 84-mile loop begins and ends in Taos and traverses the high alpine desert of northern New Mexico and several mountain towns, including Angel Fire, Eagle Nest, Questa, and Red River.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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No other products or services will be impacted, the agency said, noting the move is a strategic part of USPS’s 10-year plan to create a revitalized organization.—
Michelle Del Rey,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
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Similarly, Oxford Economics also noted this week that the current boom has better fundamentals than the dotcom days.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Millions of miles of flying feels like an adequate amount of time to observe travelers struggle with bulky items, search endlessly for a gadget in a tangle of monochromatic accessories, and look longingly at their seatmate who seems to have it all together.—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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National Taco Day is observed on the first Tuesday of October, according to National Day Calendar.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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In 2020-21 though, a term which ended with Chelsea winning the Champions League, Abraham found himself down the pecking order after Thomas Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard as manager in the January.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Several companies, including Ace Hardware and power tool makers Milwaukee Tool and STIHL, have supported the New York measure as a way to help offset the costs of lawn care companies replacing older equipment.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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San Rafael, California — Whether battling a wildfire, chasing a suspect, or helping someone with a traumatic injury – the firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and others who take action in emergencies regularly endure high levels of stress.—
Kathleen Toner,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Still, council member Lamont Westmoreland wondered if the danger that technology presented would be less than the danger of chasing vehicles.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Follow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follow. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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