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
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Reed followed up his sixth man of the year season in 2024-25 with a first-team nod in his second season with the Huskies after beginning his career at Michigan.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
James Horncastle, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Police said in a news release that investigators were conducting follow-up interviews, collecting and analyzing evidence, and reviewing available video and other investigative leads in an effort to identify and locate all involved parties.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
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Verb
There was Flores’ proposal to select an offensive lineman with the fifth overall pick in the 2020 Draft, and then follow up that strategy by drafting Jordan Love at 18.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Reed followed up his sixth man of the year season in 2024-25 with a first-team nod in his second season with the Huskies after beginning his career at Michigan.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
Massara’s comments to broadcaster DAZN about Zirkzee brought a follow-up question about Ferguson.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Police said in a news release that investigators were conducting follow-up interviews, collecting and analyzing evidence, and reviewing available video and other investigative leads in an effort to identify and locate all involved parties.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for follow up
Verb
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The Panthers made two acquisitions on Friday in forwards Vinnie Hinostroza and Cole Reinhardt that will help supplement the team’s forward group the rest of the way.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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As the band started to gain more recognition locally, Ramos and JOP got temporary warehouse jobs to supplement their income.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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The first feature in 12 years from co-directors Lord and Miller — whose collaborations include The Lego Movie, the Spider-Verse films, 21 Jump Street and its sequel — the new film shows their facility for buoyant humor and heartfelt emotion very much intact.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Wanmost recently directed Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, which is the sequel to 2018 film which remains DC Studios’ highest worldwide grossing film of all time.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Ducks completed a nine-game homestand, splitting the last four after winning the first five.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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How to achieve blurred nails Once her prep is complete, Novakovic completes her blurred nails using two thin coats of Manucurist Active Blur.—
Dominic Cadogan,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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Alajuelense returned the favor, beating LAFC 2-1 at BMO Stadium a week later, but that wasn’t enough to prevent the Black & Gold from continuing on the road to finishing runners-up to León.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Legislators craft viral moments for television and social media, sharpen partisan talking points and prepare for the next race long before the current term is finished.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Situationist is also expanding its team, with a new office above the new store.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Republican lawmakers are opposed to expanding health care to undocumented immigrants, and particularly ready to attack Democrat efforts to raise new revenues to do so.—
Andrew Graham
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Follow up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follow%20up. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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