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
The following year, Elizabeth followed up her lime green ensemble with a bright blue coatdress on June 14, 2008.
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 13 June 2026
That was the only hit the Yankees managed off Jays starter Kevin Gausman, who totaled six innings, but Paul Goldschmidt followed up with a go-ahead, two-run blast in the ninth inning after Cam Schlittler grinded through seven frames of one-run ball for the Bombers.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
The company then followed up over email three years later when Pattie Gonia began selling clothing with her name on it.
—Brittany Peterson, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The freshman southpaw surrendered a pair of singles that was followed up by a ringing double to left center by Mason Lewandoski.
—Dave Wright, Twin Cities, 11 June 2026
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.
—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
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
Christina Perrier, InStyle, 13 June 2026
That was the only hit the Yankees managed off Jays starter Kevin Gausman, who totaled six innings, but Paul Goldschmidt followed up with a go-ahead, two-run blast in the ninth inning after Cam Schlittler grinded through seven frames of one-run ball for the Bombers.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
The company then followed up over email three years later when Pattie Gonia began selling clothing with her name on it.
—Brittany Peterson, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The freshman southpaw surrendered a pair of singles that was followed up by a ringing double to left center by Mason Lewandoski.
—Dave Wright, Twin Cities, 11 June 2026
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for followed up
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Bortoleto finished the sprint in 11th place but was later disqualified for exceeding the FIA’s maximum engine intake air pressure limit.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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They’re grilled then finished in the oven, rendering the skin crisp, and a little sticky.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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At the time of my visit, there was one guest room building that had not yet opened, estimated to be completed in October.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Roughly 23,000 ballots remain to be tallied, with the majority of the vote count expected to be completed by Friday, said Ken Casparis, a county elections spokesperson.—
Reeti Malhotra
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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In the race to replace Phil Serna, epidemiologist and former Sacramento mayoral candidate Flo Cofer expanded her sizable lead over rival and Sacramento City Councilmember Eric Guerra compared to Friday’s returns.—
Reeti Malhotra
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Haiti’s vulnerable ports As Haiti’s armed gangs have expanded and become more powerful, concerns about the security of the country’s seaports have grown.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
10 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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