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 administration followed up on that order with a motion stating that the judge needed to include reasons and better explain what's required.
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Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Bosko followed up her post with a little humorous clarification.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers followed up an 18-inning World Series classic with an uninspired offensive performance during Game 4.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The Fresh Prince himself followed up his television debut with a wildly successful film career.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Researchers analyzed the impact of seven exercises and followed up with participants after four, 12 and 24 weeks.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
The team behind Mirate in Los Feliz has followed up with this lively Sherman Oaks riff on Mexico’s Norteño cantinas, which originated the margarita.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
The offer was not followed up on.
—Darlene Superville, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Jaquez followed up his strong performance in the opener with another quality effort on Friday, finishing the win with 17 points on 8-of-12 shooting from the field, 10 rebounds, six assists and two steals.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Bosko followed up her post with a little humorous clarification.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers followed up an 18-inning World Series classic with an uninspired offensive performance during Game 4.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The Fresh Prince himself followed up his television debut with a wildly successful film career.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Researchers analyzed the impact of seven exercises and followed up with participants after four, 12 and 24 weeks.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
The team behind Mirate in Los Feliz has followed up with this lively Sherman Oaks riff on Mexico’s Norteño cantinas, which originated the margarita.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
The offer was not followed up on.
—Darlene Superville, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Jaquez followed up his strong performance in the opener with another quality effort on Friday, finishing the win with 17 points on 8-of-12 shooting from the field, 10 rebounds, six assists and two steals.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for followed up
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Eight teams will advance to the single-elimination knockout round – the winner of each of the six groups and two wild cards (the team from each conference with the best record in group play that finished second in its group).—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Vermillion collection is finished in certified carbon neutral facilities, verified by Climate Impact Partners.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
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New York completed two blockbuster trades before the deadline, sending star cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Both companies have completed initial tests showing that their approaches work, at least in mice, and both have started tests in larger animals — pigs and monkeys — to see whether their gene therapies can work in larger animals.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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One Beijing site, which expanded by nearly 50% since 2020, is involved in the production of the vaunted DF-26 medium-range ballistic missile, according to the China Aerospace Studies Institute.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Since then, Butterfly World expanded to include two aviaries for tropical birds and an interactive lorikeet encounter area.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The signage was also updated to better call out the categories in the store, fitting rooms were enlarged and different materials were used to create a more immersive experience, the retailer said.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Trusting her instincts, Arden took Fern to an emergency vet, where an ultrasound revealed that Fern’s heart was enlarged and fluid was building in her chest.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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The app was developed by Salk scientists as a research tool, and is used in Salk Institute studies.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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Yet in the past three decades much of home-cooking culture has developed in revolt against what many see as Stewart’s punctilious ethos.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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The number of homebuyers taking out VA loans also increased in August, rising 3 percent year-over-year nationwide—bucking the trend observed for conventional loans, which declined 9 percent year-over-year in the same month.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The area increased to 80% by 2018, according to state media, after numerous buildings and city walls were restored, and 135 temporary structures inside the compound were torn down.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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