follow up 1 of 2

verb

Definition of follow upnext
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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noun

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
Verb
Researchers tracked more than 91,000 people, analyzing data from wearable devices and following up on them for an average of 12 years, according to the University of Glasgow, which led the study. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 The university system released a research brief earlier this week about the economic benefits of a UC degree — a five-year follow up on the system’s 2021 report. — Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 3 July 2026
Noun
The follow-up to 2022’s Gemini Rights was written, performed, and produced by Lacy, who focuses the new album on transparency and personal lyrics. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026 The Ground Above, her follow-up to 2022’s Weather Alive, resists the tacit assumption that an artist’s catalogue should walk a straight line. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for follow up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for follow up
  1. supplement
  2. sequel
  3. complete
  4. finish
  5. expand
Verb
  • Even workers who are still employed face double economic pressure as basic wages increasingly fail to meet rising living costs and reduced overtime, driven by falling orders, has hampered their ability to supplement income.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
  • To supplement their starters, Miami may need to rely further on its bullpen.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of supplement
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  • Sandler's participation in the newlyweds' wedding ceremony comes nearly a year after the comedic actor co-starred in Happy Gilmore 2 with Kelce, who had a cameo in the sequel film.
    — Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • Now the game’s future is looking decidedly brighter and many more players of the original may be tempted to give the sequel a second chance.
    — Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of sequel
Verb
  • The compensation study completed last December showed many positions were at or above the 50th percentile among comparable agencies, including the Folsom Parks and Recreation Department and Cameron Park Community Services District.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • The law would only enter into force once that review has been completed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
Definition of complete
Verb
  • That was a 2019 Bahamas Bowl loss in Will Healy’s first season at Charlotte, which finished 7-6 for the 49ers’ lone winning season since elevating to the FBS in 2015.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • His youngest daughter is now among the six candidates in the special election that will decide who finishes his term.
    — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of finish
Verb
  • The Office of the State Auditor maintained that its interest in a Midland site was based on expanding geographic access to early voting, not dictating the county’s final plan.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Although revenues have expanded substantially, income needs to continue growing rapidly for Newcastle to sustain a higher salary base and regularly sign the best players.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
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