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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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
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Align franchise, Lululemon hosted a 5,000-person yoga event at Beijing’s Worker’s Stadium, followed by local events across 43 cities within the next month, hosting a total of over 10,000 participants.
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Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2025
Another Utah State goal followed after a Boise State foul in the box.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 9 Nov. 2025
Later, Harford had a recurring role as Hilda Gunnerson on sudser Dynasty, which followed the rivalries between two warring, oil-wealthy families, the Carringtons and the Colbys, in Denver, Colo.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025
Maggie appears to have followed in her parents’ footsteps, becoming an actress and producer.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Government security forces seized 1,764 tonnes of cocaine between August 2022 and November 2024, followed by a further 601 tonnes between January and August 2025.
—Gustavo Petro, Time, 9 Nov. 2025
Cousins in Colombia, friends in Austria, family friends and classmates followed with screenshots and calls.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
The raid followed a year-long investigation into the Red Command and was triggered in part by the gang’s expansion into new territories, a recent surge in violence and an effort by authorities to reassert state control.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Duke running back Nate Sheppard had a 3-yard touchdown run with 40 seconds left, and the Blue Devils followed with a two-point conversion from Darian Mensah to wide receiver Shamir Hagans to secure a win at Clemson for the first time since 1980.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2025
Another Utah State goal followed after a Boise State foul in the box.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 9 Nov. 2025
Later, Harford had a recurring role as Hilda Gunnerson on sudser Dynasty, which followed the rivalries between two warring, oil-wealthy families, the Carringtons and the Colbys, in Denver, Colo.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025
Maggie appears to have followed in her parents’ footsteps, becoming an actress and producer.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Government security forces seized 1,764 tonnes of cocaine between August 2022 and November 2024, followed by a further 601 tonnes between January and August 2025.
—Gustavo Petro, Time, 9 Nov. 2025
Cousins in Colombia, friends in Austria, family friends and classmates followed with screenshots and calls.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
The raid followed a year-long investigation into the Red Command and was triggered in part by the gang’s expansion into new territories, a recent surge in violence and an effort by authorities to reassert state control.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Duke running back Nate Sheppard had a 3-yard touchdown run with 40 seconds left, and the Blue Devils followed with a two-point conversion from Darian Mensah to wide receiver Shamir Hagans to secure a win at Clemson for the first time since 1980.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for followed
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The plaintiffs, which include third-place finisher Oscar Alejandro, argue that Frank Carollo should be removed from the runoff ballot and replaced by Alejandro, who would face off against second-place finisher Rolando Escalona, who netted 17% of the vote.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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Cutforth replaced Madsen for the rest of the game, ending the night 14-of-29 for 106 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Nov. 2025
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Then Oliver splashes his blameless girlfriend in the face, and the three men flee, chased by a group of enraged barflies.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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The investigation seemed to stall after her body was found as police chased leads that did not pan out.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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And just like the existence of a black hole’s event horizon results in the creation of Hawking radiation, the existence of a cosmological horizon must also — if the same laws of physics are to be obeyed — create radiation.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
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The fans obeyed and there was absolute silence until Putellas’s shot, which ended up too central and was stopped by Hannah Hampton.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Melissa's mysteries capture interest Hurricane scientists watched with a familiar feeling of dread as Melissa traversed the Caribbean.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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The 20-minute ride with Balloons Over Rum flies high above terrain once traversed by Bedouins and used as a backdrop for films like The Martian.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Oct. 2025
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The judge also noted she had not previously been told a mechanic had worked on the car, and also the government has given at least two different accounts of who approved the car’s removal to Maine.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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As Morosi noted, a move with the Phillies almost makes too much sense.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Veterans Day is a federal holiday observed annually on November 11.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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The advisory remained active for approximately three hours, during which minor waves were observed along the coast.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Sheinbaum administration has not really succeeded in getting a grip on security and violence in Michoacán, said Bill Booth, a lecturer in Latin American History at University College London.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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California’s redistricting ballot measure succeeded among voters statewide.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Nov. 2025
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The couple became tabloid fixtures and were persistently pursued by the paparazzi.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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In Season 3, Srikant must navigate life on the run with his family while being pursued by TASC, his own intelligence unit, in addition to the new threats.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Followed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/followed. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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