follow-on
adjective
fol·low-on
ˈfä-lō-ˌȯn 
-ˌän
: being or relating to something that follows as a natural or logical consequence, development, or progression
follow-on
noun
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Although the Air Force shifted its primary focus toward HACM, elements of ARRW continue to influence newer hypersonic efforts and follow-on concepts.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Some lawmakers have questioned whether that follow-on strike constituted a war crime.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
For my follow-on analysis of details about the OpenAI lawsuit and how AI can foster delusional thinking in humans, see my analysis at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The follow-on was enforced, possibly because New Zealand eyed rain in the forecast on the fourth and final day.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Some lawmakers have questioned whether that follow-on strike constituted a war crime.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
For my follow-on analysis of details about the OpenAI lawsuit and how AI can foster delusional thinking in humans, see my analysis at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The follow-on was enforced, possibly because New Zealand eyed rain in the forecast on the fourth and final day.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for follow-on
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“Follow-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/follow-on. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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