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
After a winless rookie season, Antonelli took his first F1 victory at the Chinese Grand Prix in March and has followed up with wins in Japan, Miami and Canada to lead teammate George Russell by 43 points.
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ABC News, 6 June 2026
Kathryn Clark, who was working on cold cases in June 2020, followed up on an unreported lead from 1980.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 5 June 2026
The singer's husband, Russell Wilson, announced his retirement from the NFL on June 3—and Ciara followed up the announcement with a touching statement of support for him.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 4 June 2026
Right fielder Jarrod Hocking followed up with a two-bagger off the top of the wall in left for a one-run lead.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 31 May 2026
Mini Vikingo hit a springboard dropkick behind the referees back, and Wagner followed up with a Made in Japan on Vikingo for a nearfall.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Today, though, Boyle followed up all of the online chatter and theories with another mysterious post.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Police followed up and discovered Diaz’s body inside her Lexus SUV, parked on the 900 block of 22nd Avenue, near the Embarcadero waterfront in Oakland.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
May 2026 Police followed up on hundreds of tips over nearly two decades.
—Julia Coin
may 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
ABC News, 6 June 2026
Kathryn Clark, who was working on cold cases in June 2020, followed up on an unreported lead from 1980.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 5 June 2026
The singer's husband, Russell Wilson, announced his retirement from the NFL on June 3—and Ciara followed up the announcement with a touching statement of support for him.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 4 June 2026
Right fielder Jarrod Hocking followed up with a two-bagger off the top of the wall in left for a one-run lead.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 31 May 2026
Mini Vikingo hit a springboard dropkick behind the referees back, and Wagner followed up with a Made in Japan on Vikingo for a nearfall.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Today, though, Boyle followed up all of the online chatter and theories with another mysterious post.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Police followed up and discovered Diaz’s body inside her Lexus SUV, parked on the 900 block of 22nd Avenue, near the Embarcadero waterfront in Oakland.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
May 2026 Police followed up on hundreds of tips over nearly two decades.
—Julia Coin
may 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for followed up
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In Europe, Nokia shares finished more than 6% lower as part of the unwind in tech stocks, following several consecutive days of outsized gains for the sector.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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His immune system, no longer overwhelmed by runaway viral replication, then regained the upper hand and finished the virus off on its own.—
Elie Dolgin,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 June 2026
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Money often dried up once investors secured or completed their projects, while officials prioritized short-term achievements during their limited tenures.—
Reagan Yip,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The company successfully completed initial ground tests of a hybrid-electric version of its CT7 turboprop engine.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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On Tuesday, Anthropic expanded the effort to include 150 organizations in more than 15 countries.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The word also figured heavily in the Alien and Sedition Acts, a set of four 18th century laws that restricted citizenship, expanded the president’s authority to detain and deport foreigners, and criminalized dissenting speech.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The Tates had paid to have her teeth fixed, and then to have her breasts enlarged.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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That being said, at its actual best, my complexion is usually uneven, my pores enlarged, and my face dotted with hyperpigmentation.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
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His capacity has developed across multiple areas, such as artistry, fatherhood, and partnership.—
Meagan Jordan,
VIBE.com,
8 June 2026
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The China Daily report notes that SAIC Motor’s MG brand has equipped its MG4 and MG4X electric vehicles with hybrid solid-liquid batteries developed in partnership with battery manufacturer Qingtao Energy.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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There will also be increased MARTA staffing to help manage large crowds on the train platforms, and expansion of the MARTA Hope program which helps riders experiencing mental health crises, substance abuse or homelessness.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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As Korean stocks have surged, their weightings in global and emerging-market benchmarks have increased sharply, forcing many active fund managers to trim positions to stay within portfolio and risk limits, investors told CNBC.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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