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as in to pursue
to go after or on the track of
let's follow the boys to their hiding place
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as in to obey
to act according to the commands of
follow me, and you'll do OK
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4
as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over
followed the path into the garden
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as in to note
to take notice of and be guided by
don't follow his advice
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as in to observe
to keep one's eyes on
stood on the platform and followed the departing train until it disappeared from sight
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Recent Examples of follow
Pittsburgh has won seven of eight following an eight-game losing streak.
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CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Sugar Bears followed that up with a 23-4 advantage in the second quarter, holding the Knights to 1 of 11 from the field.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Yet the president told The New York Times on Wednesday that US oversight of Venezuela could last for years, following its toppling of the country’s authoritarian leader, Nicolás Maduro.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Read more on the prescribed fire below and follow later updates for further information.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Sugar Bears followed that up with a 23-4 advantage in the second quarter, holding the Knights to 1 of 11 from the field.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Yet the president told The New York Times on Wednesday that US oversight of Venezuela could last for years, following its toppling of the country’s authoritarian leader, Nicolás Maduro.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Read more on the prescribed fire below and follow later updates for further information.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for follow
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Even if the House succeeded in impeaching a judge, the Senate would need to affirm that decision by a two-thirds majority vote.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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And more often than not, Miami has succeeded there.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Worrell was approached by his colleagues to be Council president last term, but didn’t actively pursue the role, instead opting to throw his support behind Louijeune, a City Hall source told the Herald.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The reality star has been studying through an apprenticeship program in California and was inspired to pursue a career in the legal field, focusing on criminal justice reform.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nine protesters were arrested and charged with various crimes, including failure to obey police, resisting arrest without violence, wearing a hood or mask on public property, trespassing and felony battery.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
23 Dec. 2025
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Does your child obey rules and make good decisions?—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
21 Dec. 2025
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The video showed the mysterious concept, dubbed Corleo, roaming rocky terrain, leaping over icy crevasses, crossing snowy landscapes without losing its footing, and traversing a dark forest at night — all while carrying an adult rider on its back and being powered by a hydrogen power cell.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
8 Jan. 2026
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The massive International Sportsmen’s Expo returns to the Colorado Convention Center this weekend for all things hunting, fishing and traversing the land.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 2026
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What’s more, observers noted that Lavrov was the only permanent member of the Security Council to miss the meeting.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Lively’s disclosure notes that her damages figure is preliminary, and subject to proof via expert testimony at trial.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Weak shaking was observed in Danville and the surrounding area, where several residents reported feeling the tremor, according to the USGS DYFI report.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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When Armistice Day became a federal holiday in 1938, many states had already begun observing it.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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When Bournemouth hired Iraola the following summer, Perez was invited to replace him but chose instead to accompany his pal to the Premier League.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The new library would replace Truckee’s existing 50-year-old structure, which supporters say no longer meets the needs of a growing population.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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By the time they were chased by regime forces, their boat was virtually dead at sea, the remaining engine barely running.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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One chases agility and research breakthroughs, the other aims for affordability and everyday utility.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Follow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follow. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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