as in next
being the one that comes immediately after another
the following morning, I found the cat was gone
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as in audience
a group of people showing intense devotion to a cause, person, or work (as a film)
that rock star attracts quite a following
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as in succeeding
to come after in time
a wrap-up always follows the Super Bowl broadcast
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as in pursuing
to go after or on the track of
let's follow the boys to their hiding place
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as in obeying
to act according to the commands of
follow me, and you'll do OK
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as in traversing
to make one's way through, across, or over
followed the path into the garden
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as in noting
to take notice of and be guided by
don't follow his advice
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as in watching
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 following
Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2025
The snake catcher showed the python on a monitor in a following clip, while stuck in the sewage pipe.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 3 May 2025
Alana Wise, NPR, 1 July 2025
The model found a big following with its Grok 2 release.
—Matt Kimball, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Swim in a direction following the shoreline.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Leslee Gaul, president and CEO of the city’s promotional group Visit Oceanside, agreed, suggesting the city include $5 million next year and follow up with $4 million in each following year.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2025
The snake catcher showed the python on a monitor in a following clip, while stuck in the sewage pipe.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 3 May 2025
Noun
Its revenues topped $10 billion last year. Costco, which is membership only, has developed a devoted following for its private label Kirkland Signature brand, which makes competing products of name-brand products, usually at a far lower price to customers.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 1 July 2025
The model found a big following with its Grok 2 release.
—Matt Kimball, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
What To Know For years following the Great Recession, the country built much fewer homes than needed.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Swim in a direction following the shoreline.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for following
Adjective
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Equip recruiters with [hone screen guides that confirm genuine interest, explain next steps, and share realistic timelines.—
Susan LaMotte,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Multiple federal health officials said planning has been ongoing for the next steps of the reorganization and merger, even as Kennedy has cited the court rulings as a reason to dodge questions about the restructuring on Capitol Hill.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Furthermore, in the past few weeks, part of the Dutchman's entourage has made several contacts with the German team.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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And when Alcaraz pushed a forehand long to cede the fourth set, Fognini nodded toward his guest box, where a member of his entourage stood to snap a photo with a cellphone.—
Howard Fendrich,
Baltimore Sun,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Things change, and new audiences are there to be won.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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What is Hallmark’s Christmas in July? Christmas in July on Hallmark is an annual programming event that offers audiences a mid-year dose of holiday cheer.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The human pursuit of flight would be hard to stop from ever happening again.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The collision left her hospitalized for an extended period with multiple injuries, forcing her to take a year off from business school and pause her academic pursuits.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
30 June 2025
Preposition
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The mid-Atlantic region—covering New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland—is brimming with resorts our readers return to year after year.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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In a separate post on Instagram, his wife, Kori Green, shared that Green’s brother John, his wife, Julia, and two of their children remain missing after being swept away in flooding in Kerrville, Texas.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
Verb
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But battling isn’t the same as succeeding.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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As job roles continue to shift, the professionals who can combine technical knowledge with creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability will be the ones driving change and succeeding in the future of work.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Nebraska is all in on pursuing Millard South tight end Isaac Jensen.—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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With such an unstable organization, this could dissuade Vrabel from pursuing a head-coaching gig with New York.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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However, the property itself is a major draw: its 357 rooms (including 41 suites) epitomize the refined, sleek aesthetic for which the Langham brand is known, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Shanghai cityscape.—
John Wogan,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Our end-to-end suite of applications and services enables business and public customers across 25 industries globally to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and make a difference.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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“Following.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/following. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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