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
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
While some sources told CBS News the OIR followed up with questions, most say they are disappointed in the agency’s response and are waiting for more concrete action.
—Scott Pham, CBS News, 20 Mar. 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
That b/1 was followed up by two more steel successors, with equally striking stone dials.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
While some sources told CBS News the OIR followed up with questions, most say they are disappointed in the agency’s response and are waiting for more concrete action.
—Scott Pham, CBS News, 20 Mar. 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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If his secondary pitches can improve to supplement an average fastball, Davalillo’s upside rises.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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In many wars, citizens are able to supplement official reporting with first-person accounts posted on social media and widely shared, Rahimi said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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But waves upon waves of sequels, reboots and remakes have made the few big-budget originals that manage to get made all the more singular.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Jio Studios brought the first installment back to theaters March 12-13 across 500 screens worldwide in a rare international re-release ahead of the sequel’s bow.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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The company has also acquired AI startups and built internal systems that allow AI agents to interact with company files, chat logs, and projects to help employees complete tasks more efficiently.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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The health inspectors noted that corrective actions were completed.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Senators, missing Jake Sanderson because of an upper-body injury and Nick Jensen following knee surgery, finished the game with four defensemen.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Most people want to read more, but actually finishing books is another story.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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While the senator comes to the position after more than a dozen years in Congress, and with the management experience of running an expanding family plumbing business in Oklahoma, he has not been seen as a key force in immigration issues.—
Rebecca Santana,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
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When that happens, Stanley hopes the itinerary will expand beyond Dilworth, NoDa and Plaza Midwood.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Follow up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follow%20up. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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