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
Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
After a shirtless man cut a rug outside federal court to show his joy for Combs, a woman in a bikini followed up with her celebratory dance.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 3 July 2025
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
Only the premature infant group was tracked over time; there was no long-term follow-up data for other age groups.
—New Atlas, 30 June 2025
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Verb
Those who failed to follow up included Cirba Solutions, which has a battery recycling processing plant in Eloy, and TSMC, which manufactures semiconductor chips in Phoenix.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
After a shirtless man cut a rug outside federal court to show his joy for Combs, a woman in a bikini followed up with her celebratory dance.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 3 July 2025
Noun
Santiago van der Putten’s follow-up shot for Costa Rica got past Freese despite the goalkeeper guessing the right way.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
Only the premature infant group was tracked over time; there was no long-term follow-up data for other age groups.
—New Atlas, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for follow up
Verb
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Their plan, announced in a recent op-ed for The Washington Post, would establish a new fund parallel to the existing Social Security Trust Fund, investing in a diversified portfolio including stocks and bonds to achieve higher returns and supplement traditional funding methods.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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People who adhere to a vegan diet may need to supplement with vitamin B12.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
11 July 2025
Noun
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In this sequel, Sam has published her first novel to critical acclaim, but the Bunnies aren’t happy with the way they’ve been portrayed.—
Literary Hub
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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As with any great film, there’s a sequel, so be sure to check out Independence Day: Resurgence.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Investigators are seeking permission to exchange information between the police department and medical examiner's office to complete the work.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials said work crews will complete a full replacement of the bridge expansion joints at mile marker 135.6 to improve safety, also helping to prevent potholes and reduce future maintenance closures.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
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Manheim recently finished his Off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors run in New York City with costar Liz Gillies, and two people who took time out to see and support the show were Slater, 33, and Grande, 32.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Good gaming chops and an intuitive Google TV interface finish the deal for a great buy.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
Verb
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As part of the package, the Department of Transportation (DOT) will deliver more than $275 million in grant funding to expand parking access for truck drivers nationwide.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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Really expand that, but that's part of the process.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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