as in finished
to add to or continue (something) with something similar
She followed up her first book with a sequel.
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Recent Examples of followed up
Australia all-rounder Beau Webster followed up his 71 not out with two wickets in three balls, and 3-51 by the close.
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Doncic followed up on Sunday with a near triple-double and James had 11 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter to help the Lakers hold off the Grizzlies for a second consecutive game.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Of course, Beyoncé followed up the performance with her 32-stadium Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
The Buffalo Bills followed up an impressive win over the Kansas City Chiefs, their long-time AFC nemesis, with an almost inexplicable flop against the Miami Dolphins in Week 10, losing 30-13 on the road.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Disney More on the horizon The Disney Destiny’s launch will be quickly followed up by the maiden voyage of the Disney Adventure, which will service Singapore starting in March 2026.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
The president immediately followed up the news of Davie and Turness’ departures by threatening to sue the BBC for $1 billion.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 10 Nov. 2025
Evolution’s Rainbow was published in 2004, and Joan always says someone should have followed up by now.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
Capo Valley was held three-and-out on the next drive, and Inglewood again followed up with a hard-hitting drive.
—Zach Cavanagh, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Doncic followed up on Sunday with a near triple-double and James had 11 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter to help the Lakers hold off the Grizzlies for a second consecutive game.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Of course, Beyoncé followed up the performance with her 32-stadium Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
The Buffalo Bills followed up an impressive win over the Kansas City Chiefs, their long-time AFC nemesis, with an almost inexplicable flop against the Miami Dolphins in Week 10, losing 30-13 on the road.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Disney More on the horizon The Disney Destiny’s launch will be quickly followed up by the maiden voyage of the Disney Adventure, which will service Singapore starting in March 2026.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
The president immediately followed up the news of Davie and Turness’ departures by threatening to sue the BBC for $1 billion.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 10 Nov. 2025
Evolution’s Rainbow was published in 2004, and Joan always says someone should have followed up by now.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
Capo Valley was held three-and-out on the next drive, and Inglewood again followed up with a hard-hitting drive.
—Zach Cavanagh, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for followed up
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The Panthers finished the season at 8-9, won a division title for the first time since 2015, and hosted their first home playoff game in a decade.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Packers finished a season that began with Super Bowl hopes by dropping five in a row.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Humanoid has already completed its first commercial proofs of concept with global industrial and automotive technology companies.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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An analysis by the National Association of Home Builders estimates tens of thousands of homes aren't being completed because there aren't enough workers.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Pacers expanded their lead to as large as 25 points in the second quarter before the Heat finally started to push back.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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In 2025, the Navy expanded its training programs for future E-6B pilots, with courses now held in Oklahoma, where the majority of the aircraft are based and operated.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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So Great After baking with the heavy cream, the cinnamon rolls become extra enlarged, moist, and gooey.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
29 Dec. 2025
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Pininfarina has also enlarged the side air intakes, visually emphasizing the rear fenders.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Dec. 2025
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This is prime Allen — the reigning MVP, at 29 years old, is still in command of all his physical gifts and has developed an understanding beyond almost all who put straps to chins.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the group with the strongest rhythms, 31 of 728 people developed dementia, compared to 106 of 727 people in the group with the weakest rhythms.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Wolverines increased their lead to 42 with less than a minute left in the fourth.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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And while famine has not yet emerged, food insecurity has increased, with most Cubans eating a limited diet and skipping meals.—
Joseph J. Gonzalez,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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