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
Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 4 May 2026
Sorkin followed up by asking where the rest of the money comes from.
—ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
David Glickman, Pitchfork, 7 May 2026
If polyps are removed, the follow-up interval varies depending on the number, size, and type of polyps.
—Holly Burns, Time, 6 May 2026
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Verb
Then, follow up with a curl cream, mousse, or gel.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 4 May 2026
Sorkin followed up by asking where the rest of the money comes from.
—ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
Noun
Cola, formed with drummer Evan Cartwright, shifted to something stark and simple with the terse indie rock of their debut, 2022’s Deep in View and its slightly lusher follow-up, 2024’s The Gloss.
—David Glickman, Pitchfork, 7 May 2026
If polyps are removed, the follow-up interval varies depending on the number, size, and type of polyps.
—Holly Burns, Time, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for follow up
Verb
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Even so, adding small amounts of diluted milk to the soil may help supplement calcium and provide trace nutrients.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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For example, journalists at The New York Times use AI to supplement their work while also acknowledging the potential sloppiness of such tools and need for experts and journalists to do the work.—
Matthew N. Hannah,
The Conversation,
8 May 2026
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Its sequel had the potential to do something similar, with even more wincing acuity.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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While not strictly a sequel, the film is a continuation of sorts to Gray’s last competition entry, the maddeningly under-appreciated 2022 drama Armageddon Time.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The Hoosiers’ win completed one of the greatest turnaround stories in sports history.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The first phase of Founder’s Square, including 70 apartments, was completed in the town center at 50 Broad St, McMahon said.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Northwestern recruit Nolan Ramoley went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI for Brother Rice (21-9, 11-2), while Purdue Northwest commit Treylan Webster finished 2-for-4 with a double and a run.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Denver finished 12-2 that season, reaching its first playoff game since the franchise’s founding.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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There are numerous suites in the mix that expand upon the space, and anyone booking an executive category room enjoys access to the 25th-floor club lounge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Together, the movements reflected an apparent effort to insulate some of Iran's remaining military and aviation assets from the expanding conflict, even as officials publicly served as brokers for de-escalation.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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“Follow up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follow%20up. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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