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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5
as in noted
to take notice of and be guided by
don't follow his advice
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6
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
Rojas followed with a single on a hit-and-run to send Rizzo to third, and then sophomore Ander Elorriaga executed a perfect squeeze bunt on a 2-2 delivery by Aiden Carey to score Rizzo.
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Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Salah’s comments followed a limp 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa on Friday that increased criticism of Slot and questions about his future in the job.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 17 May 2026
This year, Megan Moroney earned the most nominations with nine, followed by Miranda Lambert with eight, while Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson each landed seven nods.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
After sophomore slugger Taylor Shumaker followed her five-RBI day Friday against Florida A&M with a hitless outing, Cahalan supplied the offense.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
The tone was set for his highlight reel performance with an early alley-oop pass to Victor Wembanyama, followed by an open 3-pointer on the wing and a two-handed slam over Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
Muncy followed three pitches later with his 12th homer.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Distribution, data, and audiences clustered around whoever had the most users, and everything else followed with them.
—David Liberman, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Drake Baldwin followed with a walk and Atlanta loaded the bases three batters into the game when Ozzie Albies singled.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Salah’s comments followed a limp 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa on Friday that increased criticism of Slot and questions about his future in the job.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 17 May 2026
This year, Megan Moroney earned the most nominations with nine, followed by Miranda Lambert with eight, while Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson each landed seven nods.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
After sophomore slugger Taylor Shumaker followed her five-RBI day Friday against Florida A&M with a hitless outing, Cahalan supplied the offense.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
The tone was set for his highlight reel performance with an early alley-oop pass to Victor Wembanyama, followed by an open 3-pointer on the wing and a two-handed slam over Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
Muncy followed three pitches later with his 12th homer.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Distribution, data, and audiences clustered around whoever had the most users, and everything else followed with them.
—David Liberman, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Drake Baldwin followed with a walk and Atlanta loaded the bases three batters into the game when Ozzie Albies singled.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for followed
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He was replaced by junior Ben Bianchi, a UCF commit, who, after giving up a home run to Ben Shields, got Carter Cox to go down swinging.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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With one on and one out in the fifth inning and the Mets up by one, the Yankees replaced right-hander Jake Bird with left-hander Brent Headrick to face Soto, with Mark Vientos right behind him.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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Awad and Kaziha were killed while they were chased by the gunmen, the Islamic center said.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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According to the criminal complaint, the confrontation began when Castro and other ICE agents chased a man who was delivering food for DoorDash back to his house.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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Paradoxes and Doubt The late 1800s were a time of paradoxes and doubt, the result of mathematicians beginning to search for cohesive ideas about what rules the mathematical universe obeyed.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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The direction – which was visibly obeyed – is nothing new for repeat attendees of Welch’s shows, who have endured the agony of a phone-free hand for two minutes.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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Iran's near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz has thrown global oil trade into disarray, cutting off importers from around one-fifth of the global oil supply that traversed the waterway before the war.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Tehran denied that, but Danish shipping and logistics company Maersk subsequently confirmed that one of its ships had traversed the strait with US protection.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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Authorities reportedly fined him €500, or roughly $580 — and banned him from returning to the site, the outlet noted.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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It should be noted that the media is not permitted to speak with the Fever’s medical staff about players’ injuries.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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After a moment of silence was observed, Wilson's name was read, prompting supportive cheering and applause from the audience.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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The inspector also observed mouse droppings in multiple areas of the kitchen, like behind the grease trap and on dry storage shelves.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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Nuno, who succeeded Graham Potter in late September on a three-year deal, has overseen 36 games, losing 16, winning 11 and drawing nine.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The government succeeded in reversing the fiscal deficit and achieving a budget surplus — a rare result in Argentina’s recent history — but the social cost of the austerity measures has drawn criticism.—
Clara Preve,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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The real test is whether those investments are pursued as isolated initiatives or as parts of one coherent strategy for managing growth in volatility while earning customer trust.—
Marcus Balzereit,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The lifeguard pursued me in a gray metal dinghy with a bullhorn, ordering me out of the water and yanking me up over the side of his boat.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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“Followed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/followed. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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