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
Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Texas Tech never led in its loss to Iowa State, and Georgia followed up two strong wins over Ole Miss and Kentucky with two single-digit quarters against Alabama.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 2 Feb. 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
The Navy later followed up with a letter saying his retirement pay grade would be re-evaluated.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Texas Tech never led in its loss to Iowa State, and Georgia followed up two strong wins over Ole Miss and Kentucky with two single-digit quarters against Alabama.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 2 Feb. 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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By recovering rare earths, lithium, cobalt and nickel from end-of-life electronics, companies can supplement primary mining with a more stable, circular source of materials.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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According to Oppermann, the idea is to ultimately supplement, not replace, live music concerts.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
23 Jan. 2026
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Air Bud Returns is not a sequel to the canine movies originally distributed by Disney, rather it’s billed as a theatrical relaunch of the multigenerational, global franchise about the basketball-playing Golden Retriever, Buddy.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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Reports that this installment will cut off in the 1980s—with a possible sequel to follow—are unconfirmed, but the synopsis, trailer, and studio messaging suggest the film will not look beyond Jackson’s early solo career.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
2 Feb. 2026
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The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contract was not completed and nothing had been announced by the team.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Eight seconds later, Iribarne made the first of two free throws to complete the Wolverines’ scoring.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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But one accolade missing from their long list of achievements is Olympic ice dance gold, having finished just off the podium in fourth in Beijing.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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After interviewing for multiple head coaching jobs this month, McDaniel agreed to join Jim Harbaugh with the Chargers, who finished their second straight 11-6 season under their veteran head coach with another playoff exit in the wild-card round.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Jennie headlined Coachella as a solo artist while expanding her fashion ventures.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, auction houses have expanded their categories as luxury goods and collectibles have helped buoy their sales.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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