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
Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
After a shirtless man cut a rug outside federal court to show his joy for Combs, a woman in a bikini followed up with her celebratory dance.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 3 July 2025
Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 13 July 2025
Date of follow-up inspection: June 23. Follow-up score = 95
525 Basswood Ave.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 13 July 2025
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Verb
Those who failed to follow up included Cirba Solutions, which has a battery recycling processing plant in Eloy, and TSMC, which manufactures semiconductor chips in Phoenix.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
After a shirtless man cut a rug outside federal court to show his joy for Combs, a woman in a bikini followed up with her celebratory dance.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 3 July 2025
Noun
Swag is the follow-up to Bieber’s last full-length release, his 2021 No. 1 album Justice, which rose to the top of the Billboard 200 chart for two weeks.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 13 July 2025
Date of follow-up inspection: June 23. Follow-up score = 95
525 Basswood Ave.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for follow up
Verb
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People who adhere to a vegan diet may need to supplement with vitamin B12.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
11 July 2025
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Their plan, announced in a recent op-ed for The Washington Post, would establish a new fund parallel to the existing Social Security Trust Fund, investing in a diversified portfolio including stocks and bonds to achieve higher returns and supplement traditional funding methods.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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The actress, 48, and her husband, 49, walked the red carpet for the newest sequel in the slasher franchise at Los Angeles' United Theater on Broadway on Monday, July 14.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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With a sequel already in the works, here’s how to watch the blockbuster hit for your next movie night.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Investigators are seeking permission to exchange information between the police department and medical examiner's office to complete the work.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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She was then stationed in San Diego to complete a one-year residency in general dentistry.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Manheim recently finished his Off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors run in New York City with costar Liz Gillies, and two people who took time out to see and support the show were Slater, 33, and Grande, 32.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Good gaming chops and an intuitive Google TV interface finish the deal for a great buy.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Although the company is actively adapting—expanding into energy storage, changing billing models, and tweaking its supply chain—investors continue to be concerned about the pace and effectiveness of these strategic adjustments.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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To expand its financial services sector, the BVI is developing an International Arbitration Center, positioning itself as a premier destination for international dispute resolution.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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“Follow up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follow%20up. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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