1
as in replaced
to come after in time
a wrap-up always follows the Super Bowl broadcast
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2
as in chased
to go after or on the track of
let's follow the boys to their hiding place
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3
as in obeyed
to act according to the commands of
follow me, and you'll do OK
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4
as in traversed
to make one's way through, across, or over
followed the path into the garden
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as in noted
to take notice of and be guided by
don't follow his advice
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as in observed
to keep one's eyes on
stood on the platform and followed the departing train until it disappeared from sight
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Recent Examples of followed
She was followed by her brother Frankie, who spoke with PEOPLE on the red carpet before the awards show.
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Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
That blockbuster, which Alcaraz won after a Houdini escape, has been followed by two solid sequels.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Since then, a court order has been issued to the school, but according to O’Connor, it’s still not followed.
—IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2025
That was followed by a 19-yard pass interference penalty.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Tagovailoa flipped a short pass that De’Von Achane turned into an 11-yard touchdown, followed by a two-point pass.
—Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
The attack that followed was wholly unforeseen by the girl and her family, Lindsey said.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 31 Aug. 2025
In the decades that followed, the theater changed operators and underwent extensive renovations a handful of times.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Russia is, for the first time, the world’s least peaceful country, followed by Ukraine.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
That blockbuster, which Alcaraz won after a Houdini escape, has been followed by two solid sequels.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Since then, a court order has been issued to the school, but according to O’Connor, it’s still not followed.
—IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2025
That was followed by a 19-yard pass interference penalty.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Tagovailoa flipped a short pass that De’Von Achane turned into an 11-yard touchdown, followed by a two-point pass.
—Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
The attack that followed was wholly unforeseen by the girl and her family, Lindsey said.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 31 Aug. 2025
In the decades that followed, the theater changed operators and underwent extensive renovations a handful of times.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Russia is, for the first time, the world’s least peaceful country, followed by Ukraine.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for followed
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More Ethan Miller/Getty Images Niners Faithful have been calling for him to be replaced for a while.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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While machines can excel at data processing and pattern recognition, people bring unique strengths, including creativity, relationship management and even ethical judgment that cannot be comprehensively replaced by automation.—
M. Todd Abner,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Bergert was chased early as the Royals lost 10-2 to the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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An interesting take because for the most part, the USA chased the game, particularly in the first half.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The software’s orders were often obeyed fearfully, unquestioningly.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Nooner initially fled on foot, but obeyed police commands to get on the ground and surrender.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Aug. 2025
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Much of the rest of the hike was dry and traversed gentle gravel bars or smooth limestone expanses, skirting the edges of grassy bluffs and rocky cliffs.—
Eva Frederick,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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Our parents were up the sand, loose and recumbent, snacking on octopus jerky and reading aloud journal entries my great-great-great-great-grandfather kept as his family traversed the territory to homestead a new life.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Daly noted that the Certification is part of a bigger plan to set the standard for what agility and future-readiness means in the automotive dealership industry.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bowlan noted the biggest key is keeping his body regulated.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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According to the autopsy, Brinker was pulled from the pool after he was observed suffering cardiac arrest and then being submerged for 30 seconds.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Just like particles behave differently when observed, your business suffocates under micromanagement.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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With miners racing to develop new projects, the industry has seen a surge of takeover attempts, although only a few have succeeded at this scale.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Kremlin has succeeded in building a fortress economy, but one that is fortified against the future more than against the enemy.—
Jeremy Shapiro,
The Atlantic,
10 Sep. 2025
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While Alexander-Arnold’s signing had been pursued by the club since last year, Alonso’s conviction and insistence were key in landing Huijsen, Carreras and Mastantuono.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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While traveling with a driver and bodyguard, their car, pursued by paparazzi, crashed into a support column, flipped and landed in front of oncoming traffic.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Followed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/followed. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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