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 Patriots finally got on the board first with a field goal in the first quarter, which Matt Prater of the Bills followed up on in the second quarter.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Waddle then followed up with back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons.
—Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
This needs to be followed up with improved visa rules to ensure ease of travel and India should also look at attracting Chinese tourists, Prakash added.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Alex Zendejas has followed up his volley for the national team against Japan with four goals in four games for Club América.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Fitzgerald followed up that doink with a touchback on the accompanying post-score kickoff, setting the Patriots up with great field position.
—Mike Kaye
september 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
To try drum up interest in Spanish military shirts with unusually short sleeves, the couple created a backstory and followed up with their own catalogue.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
After learning of the settlement, NBC News followed up again with American Electric Power.
—Kate Snow, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
This was followed up by another sweet family snap of Taylor cuddling on the couch with Heather and Tarek’s son, Triston Jay, 2.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Waddle then followed up with back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons.
—Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
This needs to be followed up with improved visa rules to ensure ease of travel and India should also look at attracting Chinese tourists, Prakash added.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Alex Zendejas has followed up his volley for the national team against Japan with four goals in four games for Club América.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Fitzgerald followed up that doink with a touchback on the accompanying post-score kickoff, setting the Patriots up with great field position.
—Mike Kaye
september 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
To try drum up interest in Spanish military shirts with unusually short sleeves, the couple created a backstory and followed up with their own catalogue.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
After learning of the settlement, NBC News followed up again with American Electric Power.
—Kate Snow, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
This was followed up by another sweet family snap of Taylor cuddling on the couch with Heather and Tarek’s son, Triston Jay, 2.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for followed up
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Thomas finished just shy of a triple-double, contributing 15 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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Hamblin served the blended three-year-old rye finished in toasted barrel, which had a smooth, almost vanilla taste.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Within weeks of its launch, Nano Banana had completed over 200 million edits and given rise to several social media trends.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Maye finished his night having completed 22 of 30 passes for 273 yards to become the first opposing QB to win in Buffalo since Patrick Mahomes in the 2023 postseason.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Two years later, President Biden expanded the protections so more Venezuelans who had arrived in recent years could benefit.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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What started as a walking tour of the historic Chickasaw neighborhood in 2012, during his years as president of the local neighborhood association, has since expanded to cover the other nine neighborhoods, after Taylor was awarded a fellowship through the Filson Historical Society in 2023.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Testosterone can increase the chances of the prostate becoming enlarged, causing blockage of urine.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Other potentially concerning changes including nipple discharge, pain or swelling in their breast, changes in the color of the nipple or breast, the nipple turning inward, painful or enlarged lymph nodes in the armpits or near the collarbone, or redness or flaky skin on the breast.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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The devout Mormon quickly developed a penchant for partying like many a college student before her.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The technology has been developed by a collaborative research team, co-led by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and West China Hospital, Sichuan University (WCHSU).—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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In recent years the amount of screen time at school has increased as students and teachers transition to digital learning.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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What To Know OpenMinds said that Russia had increased its contract military recruitment in 2025, with a 40 percent year-on-year increase in social media ads, especially on the social network VK, during the first half of 2025.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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