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
Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
This time he was referred to the vascular clinic by the New England Center and Home for Veterans to follow up on CT scan results.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 8 June 2026
Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 11 June 2026
Conspicuously absent in the edit is the follow-up question from the attorney deposing Cavanaugh, who asked whether DOGE actually managed to reduce the deficit.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
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Verb
To avoid this scenario, the fabric care scientist suggests rinsing beach and pool clothes (including swimwear) with fresh water immediately after use, then following up with a thorough clean using a high-quality detergent as soon as possible.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
This time he was referred to the vascular clinic by the New England Center and Home for Veterans to follow up on CT scan results.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 8 June 2026
Noun
But one follow-up comment from Ford CEO Jim Farley should raise your eyebrows.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 11 June 2026
Conspicuously absent in the edit is the follow-up question from the attorney deposing Cavanaugh, who asked whether DOGE actually managed to reduce the deficit.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for follow up
Verb
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Lower settings, XeSS, and (if frame rates are truly subpar) frame generation exist to supplement the performance.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
14 June 2026
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The plan was for the concerts to serve as alternative content that could supplement ticket sales.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Coming up, Galitzine will star in the Red, White and Royal Blue sequel, Red, White & Royal Wedding, and The Mosquito Bowl, an upcoming World War II-era sports drama from Pete Berg set for release at Netflix.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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Credits for his production outfit, SpringHill Company, include documentaries on Ali and the Tulsa race massacre of 1921, the Space Jam sequel, and an Adam Sandler basketball drama.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Starter Eric Lauer battles erratic fastball command and early damage yet completes six innings, while the Rays’ Nick Martinez matches him before a bullpen misstep to Rojas decides a tight opener.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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New Zealand has controlled possession for 52% of the game, and both teams have completed more than 80% of their passes.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The offense finished 2-for-6 with runners in scoring position and left seven men on base.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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His home run tied the score at three apiece, and Tucker wasn’t finished.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Ulbrich envisions Walker expanding his leadership role on the defense as well with Elliss and defensive tackle David Onyemata no longer in the building.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The backstory What started as a private project, owned by former TAP Air pilot Gonçalo Pessoa and wife Patrícia Trigo, has expanded over the years to become arguably the most talked about resort in Portugal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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“Follow up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follow%20up. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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