followed up

past tense of follow up

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of followed up Even better, the superstar followed up the reveal by appearing to launch an alternate account on Instagram giving an up-close look at the sneaker along with a new version of his signature shoe with Nike branding. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 Deadline’s Andreas Wiseman followed up with a question to Norwood herself who joined via video link. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2026 The inspections followed up on earlier issues that had caused concerns among local residents. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026 Hurts followed up his Week 1, 25-point fantasy performance with a mixed bag of two touchdowns and two interceptions in Week 2 against Tennessee. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026 That followed up the first half of the season opener that saw the Broncos fall behind 17-3 and trail Memphis 20-17 at the break before storming to a 38-20 victory. — Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2026 In addition, the cities of Santa Cruz and Capitola followed up with unanimous votes of their own. — Molly McCrea, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 The Lee’s Summit council followed up last week by voting to approve an intergovernmental agreement setting the playground funding in motion. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026 Earlier this month, Rocchio followed up a tying grand slam with a walk-off homer to the bleacher seats. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for followed up
Verb
  • If City has its three league titles taken away from it, what happens to the teams that finished second that year?
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Invaders may have finished off some of the great ancient civilizations, but only after they had been weakened by drought, famine, disease, flooding and internal divisions that catastrophe often sparks.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In addition, only officers who have completed one of five specific agency training courses can conduct vehicle stops.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • These ballots will be processed and counted once the county elections office has completed the voter registration verification process.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Since opening in 2014, Abraco Campeao, or Embrace Champions, has expanded into teaching boxing, jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai and capoeira, and providing educational talks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Towed behind a vehicle and expanded on-site, the tiny cabin can also be extended with additional modules to provide more space and accommodate more people.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Hassett, however, told CNBC that the government already plays a role that should not be enlarged.
    — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Globe lamps use enlarged, globe-shape bulbs to light up a space.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Their arrival brings the number of satellites developed for GHGSat to 13.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • This is a sensitive moment for Brazil's democracy Brazil emerged from military dictatorship in 1985 and has since developed into one of the world's largest democracies.
    — Catherine Osborn, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In March, officials said the number of national security cases involving activity by hostile states including Iran increased 50% in the six months to December 2025.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Still, the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency said a high-wind warning, wind advisory and high-surf advisory remained in effect for parts of the island through Sunday evening as Nolo’s maximum sustained winds increased to near 115 mph.
    — Eugene Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

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“Followed up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/followed%20up. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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