FOLLOW THROUGH (WITH) Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

follow through (with)

verb

as in to fulfill

to carry through (as a process) to completion you said you would put all of the files in order, but you didn't follow through with it

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But this roadside stop actually specializes in Korean cuisine, which fulfilled owners Starrlite and David DeCook’s desire to bring more diversity to the area.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Graham is serving in an interim role to fulfill her brother's current term.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of fulfill

Verb

This compilation, led by contributing editor Ardian Wibisono and contributor Yessar Rosendar, shines a light on top-performing companies with sales above $10 million and below $1 billion.

— Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
In a statement released Thursday evening, Live Nation said Earth, Wind & Fire was unable to perform as scheduled because of the medical emergency.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of perform

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The two-sided rule would not apply to parlays, which execute through a different trading mechanism called Request for Quote.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Within four months, the other members of the selectorate, worried that Beria was a threat, arrested him in a committee session and subsequently executed him.

— Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of execute

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Mired in one of the worst slumps of his big-league career, Swanson is going through the day-to-day grind trying to get going offensively.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
Asked about the technical issues, FIFA on Wednesday reiterated that sales through its official site are guaranteed to go through.

— R.J. Rico, Fortune, 20 June 2026

Definition of go through

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There’s not a whole lot that can be done to harden them against bombs and drones.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
The famed highway—which turns 100 this year—passes through bustling cities, natural landmarks, and quirky roadside attractions, so there’s plenty of things to see (and do) along the way.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of do

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The appointment of Álvarez Ibargüengoitia, one of the best-known and regarded of figures on Mexico’s film industry scene, comes as EFD Studios has begun to put through an energetic expansion drive.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 29 July 2026
All the TVs were put through their paces using a selection of test signals and real-world content, before the team of expert judges were invited to provide scores across a range of separate standard and high dynamic range picture quality areas.

— John Archer, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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