as in to supplement
to add to or continue (something) with something similar
She followed up her first book with a sequel.
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as in sequel
something that continues or completes a process or activity
A week after the story broke, the newspaper printed a follow-up. As a follow-up to last week's show, tonight we'll show the other side of the story.
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Recent Examples of follow up
Nicolás Viñuela, NBC news, 24 June 2025
Instead of applying an anti-aging serum and following up with your favorite night cream, this Blithe serum features a hybrid formula that combines both steps into one.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
Only the premature infant group was tracked over time; there was no long-term follow-up data for other age groups.
—New Atlas, 30 June 2025
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Verb
When asked by Dateline in a follow up email whether authorities believe Jonathan may have been kidnapped, O’Keefe reiterated that there is no evidence of foul play in the case.
—Nicolás Viñuela, NBC news, 24 June 2025
Instead of applying an anti-aging serum and following up with your favorite night cream, this Blithe serum features a hybrid formula that combines both steps into one.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
Noun
Santiago van der Putten’s follow-up shot for Costa Rica got past Freese despite the goalkeeper guessing the right way.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
Only the premature infant group was tracked over time; there was no long-term follow-up data for other age groups.
—New Atlas, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for follow up
Verb
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The group of rats that was fed a diet supplemented with chitosan expelled more MPs that any of the other groups.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Mütter’s bequest was eventually supplemented by donations from other physicians and scientists.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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In this sequel, Sam has published her first novel to critical acclaim, but the Bunnies aren’t happy with the way they’ve been portrayed.—
Literary Hub
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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As with any great film, there’s a sequel, so be sure to check out Independence Day: Resurgence.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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The Detroit and Cleveland teams will play at the NBA arenas that currently exist, while Philadelphia is planning on a new building that will be completed hopefully by 2030.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 June 2025
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The correct prizes were sent at approximately 3:15 a.m. local time and completed by approximately 4:30 a.m. local time.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Pelinka also engineered the splendid undrafted free agent signing that was Austin Reaves, which led to the Lakers finishing this season as the third seed in the West.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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Mark worked in the advertising industry After finishing high school, Mark attended Texas Christian University.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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As part of the package, the Department of Transportation (DOT) will deliver more than $275 million in grant funding to expand parking access for truck drivers nationwide.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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The former carpet warehouse was already outfitted with car lifts — that Tires, Etc. location (Mr. Gerben owns several) was going to expand — and Gillis paid out of pocket to build out the rest of the set.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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