as in next
being the one that comes immediately after another
the following morning, I found the cat was gone
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as in audience
a group of people showing intense devotion to a cause, person, or work (as a film)
that rock star attracts quite a following
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as in succeeding
to come after in time
a wrap-up always follows the Super Bowl broadcast
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as in pursuing
to go after or on the track of
let's follow the boys to their hiding place
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as in obeying
to act according to the commands of
follow me, and you'll do OK
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as in traversing
to make one's way through, across, or over
followed the path into the garden
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as in noting
to take notice of and be guided by
don't follow his advice
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as in watching
to keep one's eyes on
stood on the platform and followed the departing train until it disappeared from sight
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Recent Examples of following
Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2025
The snake catcher showed the python on a monitor in a following clip, while stuck in the sewage pipe.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 3 May 2025
Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 8 Aug. 2025
Despite not being a social media guru, Thomas said, she’s amassed an enormous following on the group’s Facebook page: 182,088 views in the past 28 days.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Swim in a direction following the shoreline.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Leslee Gaul, president and CEO of the city’s promotional group Visit Oceanside, agreed, suggesting the city include $5 million next year and follow up with $4 million in each following year.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2025
The snake catcher showed the python on a monitor in a following clip, while stuck in the sewage pipe.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 3 May 2025
Noun
In recent years, the artist has amassed a global following, especially within the streetwear community, thanks to endorsements from major pop icons such as A$AP Rocky, BTS member J Hope and rapper Central Cee.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 8 Aug. 2025
Despite not being a social media guru, Thomas said, she’s amassed an enormous following on the group’s Facebook page: 182,088 views in the past 28 days.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
What To Know For years following the Great Recession, the country built much fewer homes than needed.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Swim in a direction following the shoreline.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for following
Adjective
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But Jax then came back to strike out the next three — Logan O’Hoppe, Luis Rengifo and Christian Moore.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Aug. 2025
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If the past few years are any indication, his next match-up with a powerhouse rapper will likely come soon.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Advertisement Advertisement All this is new: the adulation, the notoriety, the xenophobic death threats that have prompted an entourage of men with spaghetti earpieces.—
Mark Chiusano,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
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But any loose association of two or more people is enough, like Combs’ entourage, Rahami said.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
Noun
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With expansion across India through 20+ North Indian stores and plans for international pop-ups, Tiramisu serves as cultural ambassadors taking Indian artistry to global audiences, proving that as the jewelry landscape evolves, signity star stones represent a durable, stress-free alternative.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Helping spread the word and reintroduce Hank Hill, family and friends to audiences, Disney Entertainment Television struck a number of marketing tie-ins, activations and other partnerships.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Kehoe’s motion does not explain why his office wanted to close the case and Brad Bondi’s filing does not provide details on the materials that may have led federal prosecutors to stop their pursuit of an indictment against Amesty.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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Many of my fellow conservatives have sought to suffocate the U.S. renewables industry in their pursuit of energy independence despite both wind and gas turbines being mostly made in America.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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The offense has more holes to fill but quarterback Dylan Elmer is back after splitting time as the starter last season.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
14 Aug. 2025
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So, how will the Buffs remain in the mix for a bowl game after the exodus of players to the NFL, including Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders?—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But battling isn’t the same as succeeding.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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As job roles continue to shift, the professionals who can combine technical knowledge with creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability will be the ones driving change and succeeding in the future of work.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Nebraska is all in on pursuing Millard South tight end Isaac Jensen.—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Any international observer should be able to understand Seoul’s reasoning for pursuing a nuclear option.—
Robert E. Kelly,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The suite sleeps six people and various bed types are available.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Throughout the game, cameras panned to the singer, who was seated in Kelce's suite alongside his mother, Donna Kelce.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Following.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/following. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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