follow through (with)

verb

Definition of follow through (with)next
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for follow through (with)
  1. fulfill
  2. perform
  3. accomplish
  4. achieve
  5. execute
  6. go through
  7. do
  8. put through
Verb
  • 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
  • For many participants, Saturday marks their first opportunity to perform in front of a large audience alongside nationally touring artists.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • Data from the Learning Policy Institute shows students who perform poorly in math in middle school rarely suddenly improve in high school, since foundational understanding of mathematics is built in lower level middle school courses.
    — Samuel O’Neal July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Definition of perform
Verb
  • But goals like putting data centers in space would take multiple years, if not decades, to accomplish.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • With all due respect to what Yachty has accomplished in entertainment, he's never found his stride in this role.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of accomplish
Verb
  • Alternatively, take in views of a different sort on the islands of Møn and Nyord, both of which have achieved Dark Sky Park designation; at nighttime, their unpolluted skies light up with stars.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Great leaders provide clear expectations and accountability while giving employees the freedom to determine how best to achieve those goals.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of achieve
Verb
  • Occhicone and Duckett were put to death by lethal injection at Florida State Prison, bringing the number of inmates executed this year to 12.
    — Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • On Wednesday, the FBI executed a search at Dane Fine Art, a gallery based in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.
    — Harrison Jacobs for ARTNews, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
Definition of execute
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
Definition of put through
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“Follow through (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follow%20through%20%28with%29. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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