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
Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Lil Yachty dropped a colorful collaborative iteration last spring, and Nike has followed up with several in-line versions, including a trio in equally bright colors that released last week.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 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
Octet will be Miranda’s follow up to his two-time Academy Award nominated film directorial debut tick, tick…BOOM!
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Lil Yachty dropped a colorful collaborative iteration last spring, and Nike has followed up with several in-line versions, including a trio in equally bright colors that released last week.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 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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Jury is toying with grafting some rootstock to white varieties to supplement the chardonnay from Spanish Springs.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Hummingbirds simply supplement their diet with nectar, which provides quick energy for their high metabolism and nearly constant motion.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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After several rounds of screen tests, Adria Arjona has been chosen for the mystery role in DC Studios’ sequel to Superman.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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Following a round of auditions last week, Adria Arjona has landed the role of Maxima in the upcoming Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow from DC Studios.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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Staff also help returners complete their financial aid application and check in regularly to keep them on track.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Once completed, the $5 million acquisition will ensure the theater has a permanent home, a place where skateboarding clowns and leek-haired onions can continue to frolic and dance for decades to come.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Up next Both teams finish the regular season at home on Wednesday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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English finished tied for 30th (-1), while Harmon finished tied for 33rd (+1).—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The law will expand background checks for adults living with guardians and create a new Child Welfare Ombudsman, which is an independent advocate inside the attorney general's office to handle complaints and review child welfare practices.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Cooper, who has long served as the host of Call Her Daddy since 2018 alongside her ex-cohost Sofia Franklyn, expanded her podcasting empire into the Unwell Network in August 2023.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Follow up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follow%20up. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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