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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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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
Robbins followed McFadden closely as results poured in Tuesday night, always just a few points away from the sheriff’s lead.
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Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
This is the third property on the Nayara grounds, following Nayara Gardens and Nayara Springs from Colombian owner Leo Ghitis, at the foot of the Arenal Volcano.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
According to the Council on Foreign Relations, sharia — meaning the correct path in Arabic — refers to the divine counsel that some Muslims follow to be close to God and live moral lives.
—Rachel Royster
updated March 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
Swiss-Italian operator MSC Cruises said its vessel, the MSC Euribia, is remaining in Dubai following guidance from US regional military authorities, according to Reuters.
—Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
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Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
This is the third property on the Nayara grounds, following Nayara Gardens and Nayara Springs from Colombian owner Leo Ghitis, at the foot of the Arenal Volcano.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
According to the Council on Foreign Relations, sharia — meaning the correct path in Arabic — refers to the divine counsel that some Muslims follow to be close to God and live moral lives.
—Rachel Royster
updated March 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
Swiss-Italian operator MSC Cruises said its vessel, the MSC Euribia, is remaining in Dubai following guidance from US regional military authorities, according to Reuters.
—Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for follow
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Terrorists need both capabilities and intent to succeed.—
Colin P. Clarke,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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Will either of these efforts succeed?—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Against the backdrop of Ellis’ review, Per Mertesacker announced his decision to step down as academy manager at the end of the season and pursue a new challenge.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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In every part of the world, someone is pursuing the activation of imagination on behalf of everyone else.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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The pop star was arrested in June 2024 after police stopped him for weaving out of his lane and failing to obey a stop sign.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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The tone and content of the materials described and submitted to the Interior Department by park managers vary widely, reflecting a mix of careful attempts to obey administration orders, confusion about what might violate them and, at times, apparent skepticism about the entire endeavor.—
Karin Brulliard,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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The research focused on helping Valkyrie adapt to changing conditions, traverse uneven terrain, and quickly connect visual information with physical actions for real-world robotic operations.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Running daily between the two cities, the train traverses 381 miles in about 11 hours.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Around the nation Wild swings in temperature were noted even within weather service office regions.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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Planners and floral designers, for example, note that photos produced by AI can often lead to disappointment for their clients.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
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But at the end of meteorological winter, which ran from December through February, few observing stations in the East had recorded a record-breaking cold winter, while dozens in the West and Southwest saw their warmest.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Kim came back Wednesday to observe a test launch of cruise missiles from the Choe Hyon.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Smith replaced Jim Hiller on Sunday after the Kings’ slump took them out of playoff position.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The contract also supports work on the Trident II D5 Life Extension 2 (D5LE2) program, which will replace aging electronics, upgrade guidance computers, and adapt fire-control interfaces to match the digital architecture planned for the Columbia-class submarine.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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But Sporting didn’t want to be chasing the ball for long stretches, and the players didn’t manage to keep possession often enough.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2026
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How to Plan a Trip Trying to follow the original Route 66 today can feel a bit like chasing smoke.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Follow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follow. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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