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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Still, the company says it is meant to supplement your life, not replace people or real animals.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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Unilever has snapped up a number of challenger brands, like Gruns, the DTC supplement gummy brand, and Squatch, which sells personal care products aimed at men.—
Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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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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The foul was deemed not to be flagrant, and Clark completed the rare four-point play.—
Ian Miller,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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The transaction was completed on March 30.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The Knicks got their first lead of the night on Brunson’s 26-footer as part of a big burst to finish the half.—
Brian Mahoney,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The ceasefire with Iran was supposed to last two weeks while negotiators finished a deal to end the war.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Publix is set to open five new stores by early July, expanding its footprint in Florida and Kentucky as the grocery chain continues steady growth across the Southeast.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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As part of the deal announced Monday, Amazon will work with Corning on a new program to expand a fiber-optic technician training program at Catawba Valley Community College based in Hickory.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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“Follow up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follow%20up. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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