as in fulfilling
to carry through (as a process) to completion
you said you would put all of the files in order, but you didn't follow through with it
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for following through (with)
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Following too closely in its protagonist’s footsteps, The Queen of Versailles presents only two options — tough but spiritually fulfilling material deprivation or unconstrained acquisitiveness.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025 -
Being able to be with one of the biggest artists Puerto Rico has ever had in such a special month dedicated only to us is fulfilling to the heart.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
8 Nov. 2025
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In contrast, humanoids like Tesla’s Optimus and Figure 03 are beginning to demonstrate real-world utility, performing tasks related to cooking and cleaning with growing reliability.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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While rapper GloRilla was performing, someone in the audience threw an object thought to be a bottle at the stage.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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Venture capital, of course, is hardly the only realm where people can get very rich without accomplishing much.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Here, however, Makowsky examines a purely ignoble figure who feels entitled without accomplishing a thing.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
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As this brief survey suggests, the patriots’ success in drawing foreign partners into the war was essential to achieving American independence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Having led a multimillion-dollar organization and mentored thousands of women nationwide, Martine now specializes in guiding high-achieving women to stop over-functioning, reclaim their energy, and lead with clarity and confidence.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Currently, there is no information available regarding the size of area burned or the crew executing the prescribed fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The brokers who win are the ones who keep believing, keep executing, and never let the pressure change their approach.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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Currently, Undersheriff Dan Perea, appointed by Corpus last year, is carrying out sheriff duties.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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But finding and carrying out the plan proved challenging.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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But that’s what a player should be doing.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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This year, the majority of players have been wearing poppies on their shirts from October 23 through to November 11, though individuals are free to decide against doing so.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The prosecutor’s spokesperson said Yeo was making excuses that did not make sense about the notes discovered on his mobile phone.—
Reuters 2 hr ago,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Following through (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/following%20through%20%28with%29. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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