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 Rose series, which began going by D Rose from the third shoe on, would go on to reach 11 total models and was followed up by three more affordable D Rose Son of Chi models from 2021 to 2023.
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Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Pritchard followed up that triple with three straight layups.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
However, David also followed up the grid post with Instagram Stories posts that included his eldest son.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
When Gervais won the award, Sykes followed up on her promise of shade.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Cambridge followed up the win against the Illini with another strong road showing against Maryland.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 12 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
Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Pritchard followed up that triple with three straight layups.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
However, David also followed up the grid post with Instagram Stories posts that included his eldest son.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
When Gervais won the award, Sykes followed up on her promise of shade.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Cambridge followed up the win against the Illini with another strong road showing against Maryland.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 12 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for followed up
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But Manning finished his career with an 117-117 overall record with the Giants, eventually replaced by Daniel Jones, whom the team drafted to be the next great franchise quarterback.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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After the canals were finished, many settled in Mexicali and started restaurants and other small businesses in La Chinesca (Chinatown).—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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While victory over Kairat on Wednesday completed a perfect Champions League league phase campaign in which Arsenal won eight from eight, recent performances in the Premier League have made everyone around the North London club edgy.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors decided not to charge her with a misdemeanor, noting Durand completed forty hours of community service and a theft awareness class.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Global capability centers and captives, particularly in India and other low-cost locations, have expanded rapidly.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, the festival has expanded its offerings to attendees, including beers from outside the country, non-alcoholic beers, ciders and even some hard liquors.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Enabled by revolutionary advances in communications, computers, and shipping, multinational firms dramatically reduced their costs and enlarged their markets by developing global supply and distribution chains.—
Walter Russell Mead,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2026
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The upstairs kitchen, bathroom, and floors underwent a full renovation; Parlá also enlarged the original skylights.—
Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
24 Jan. 2026
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In 2024, when the biennial count showed an increase in unhoused young adults ages 18 to 24, for example, Heyhoe said advocates developed a new pilot program aimed at preventing youth homelessness.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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My political thought developed at a different time than my father’s, with different influences.—
Gaby Iori
January 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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That figure is used to determine the league’s cut, which for all local TV deals has since increased from 34% to 48%.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the average new car payment has increased by $300, or more than 35%, since then to $769.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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