1
2
as in to pursue
to go after or on the track of
let's follow the boys to their hiding place
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to obey
to act according to the commands of
follow me, and you'll do OK
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over
followed the path into the garden
Synonyms & Similar Words
5
as in to note
to take notice of and be guided by
don't follow his advice
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in to observe
to keep one's eyes on
stood on the platform and followed the departing train until it disappeared from sight
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of follow
How kids cooking classes work Most kids cooking programs follow a similar structure.
—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
The Giants celebrated Mexican Heritage Night on Tuesday, followed by Irish Heritage Night on Wednesday.
—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
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.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Their second son, Mateo, arrived in 2015, followed by their third son, Ciro, in 2018.
—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for follow
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
The Giants celebrated Mexican Heritage Night on Tuesday, followed by Irish Heritage Night on Wednesday.
—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
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.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Their second son, Mateo, arrived in 2015, followed by their third son, Ciro, in 2018.
—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for follow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for follow
Verb
-
Should Backhus continue to succeed, the decision about who stays will be made for them.
-
This is where the sorcerer’s book of spells resurfaces; James and Henry succeed in summoning a playful demon, Goomi (Trey Parker), a kind of Funko Pop!
Verb
-
During the congressional hearing, Ranyan testified that the agency’s assistant secretary for security met with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department earlier in the year to pursue a contract for 24-hour patrol.
-
Giving ourselves permission to pursue things that are not obviously useful or productive is critical.
Verb
-
Ser Freddryk is conflicted, but ultimately obeys.
-
There is a consequence to not obeying the science of immunization.
Verb
-
Whereas the sights and sounds of South End lean toward bar crowds and joggers traversing the Rail Trail, SouthPark is more about catching a whiff of Le Labo and seeing couples settle in at a corner table with glasses of Cabernet and small plates.
-
Like Orton’s prior work, The Ground Above traverses some tricky emotional terrain.
Verb
-
A number of lawmakers however did not vote on the bill, a quieter form of skepticism, and Senate President pro Tem Monique Limon noted to reporters that both bills passed via slim margins of approval.
-
Miranda noted that two recent incidents drew scrutiny, which both involved dogs deemed a danger to others that were euthanized.
Verb
-
Swanson’s team also observed a faster vote count this year than in the 2022 and 2024 primaries.
-
Irwin will observe the section’s sit-out period for transfers, Ellinghouse said.
Verb
-
The project includes replacing ageing electrical wiring, pipes and heating.
-
Relatives identified the food vendor as Arabelia Martinez, 62, and have raised more than $100,000 to pay for therapy and replace the items damaged in the incident.
Verb
-
Ten plus years chasing this championship – never got the recognition.
-
In one incident, a child set off bear spray in a crowd; in another, officers recovered a gun after chasing a youth, police said.
Cite this Entry
“Follow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follow. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
