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
David Remnick, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Send the proposal, make the call, or follow up where interest has been building.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
CBS News, 14 May 2026
The department did not respond to follow-up questions.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
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Verb
Ava Kofman follows up on her reporting, and investigates if the children’s parents will ever be held accountable.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Send the proposal, make the call, or follow up where interest has been building.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
Noun
There was rain overnight and some follow-up showers Thursday morning, but the golfing has since gone off without a hitch.
—CBS News, 14 May 2026
The department did not respond to follow-up questions.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for follow up
Verb
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Even so, adding small amounts of diluted milk to the soil may help supplement calcium and provide trace nutrients.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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For example, journalists at The New York Times use AI to supplement their work while also acknowledging the potential sloppiness of such tools and need for experts and journalists to do the work.—
Matthew N. Hannah,
The Conversation,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Its sequel had the potential to do something similar, with even more wincing acuity.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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While not strictly a sequel, the film is a continuation of sorts to Gray’s last competition entry, the maddeningly under-appreciated 2022 drama Armageddon Time.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The Hoosiers’ win completed one of the greatest turnaround stories in sports history.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The first phase of Founder’s Square, including 70 apartments, was completed in the town center at 50 Broad St, McMahon said.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Northwestern recruit Nolan Ramoley went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI for Brother Rice (21-9, 11-2), while Purdue Northwest commit Treylan Webster finished 2-for-4 with a double and a run.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Denver finished 12-2 that season, reaching its first playoff game since the franchise’s founding.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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There are numerous suites in the mix that expand upon the space, and anyone booking an executive category room enjoys access to the 25th-floor club lounge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Together, the movements reflected an apparent effort to insulate some of Iran's remaining military and aviation assets from the expanding conflict, even as officials publicly served as brokers for de-escalation.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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“Follow up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follow%20up. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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