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
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
Barfield and Rivera gave students advice about their resume formatting, following up after interviews and networking.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2025
When the Herald asked DeSantis’ office if his office plans to step in to provide state-level relief, a spokesperson directed questions to DCF and did not respond to follow-ups.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Alperun Sengun led Houston with 39 points in a back-and-forth game that extended to two overtimes thanks to the shot-making heroics of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who followed up last season’s Most Valuable Player campaign with 35 points.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
Barfield and Rivera gave students advice about their resume formatting, following up after interviews and networking.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
His office didn’t respond to follow-up questions asking about evidence of drug and weapon trafficking.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2025
When the Herald asked DeSantis’ office if his office plans to step in to provide state-level relief, a spokesperson directed questions to DCF and did not respond to follow-ups.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for follow up
Verb
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That footage was obtained through Freedom of Information Act requests, though videos taken from cellphones and doorbell cameras, as well as the audio from post-incident interviews, supplement that footage.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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If your space doesn’t provide enough natural light, supplement it with a grow light for eight to 10 hours daily.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And with the Practical Magic sequel underway, Nicks wants to revisit it once more.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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Back to the Future was a massive success, spawning two sequels, while Family Ties ended in 1989.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In order to close the youth facilities, new youth facilities in Madison and Milwaukee will have to be completed.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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At one point in the third quarter, Daniels scrambled against a blitz, stopped to throw, then retreated again 14 yards behind the line of scrimmage and completed a pass while getting crushed to the ground.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Rockets, who surprisingly finished second in the West behind Oklahoma City last season, were dealt a tough blow over the summer, though, when point guard Fred VanVleet was lost for the season to a torn ACL suffered during a voluntary workout.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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The benchmark index is on track to finish 2025 almost 15% higher.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When a snowstorm blows up suddenly and socks in the entire area, Lester and Mike begin a search that soon expands with the aid of local neighbors and law enforcement.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Functional Fabric Fair has also expanded its speaker programming to provide forward-thinking insights and solutions to current challenges.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Follow up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follow%20up. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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