as in finishing
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 following up
Yes, Chelsea should have put in a challenge, should have tracked Talbi, should have put the game to bed by following up on Garnacho’s opener.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Neither is comfortable following up on their struggling feelings of attraction because Grant was the source of her younger sister’s death years before.
—The Know, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
Pioneering sneaker boutique Undefeated is following up the launch of one of 2025’s biggest collaborations, the return of its 2005 Air Jordan 4, with a brand new project that references another one of its classic releases.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
The company is now following up with even more aggressive pricing.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Regardless, Vulcan Uhura would like to know why Beto has been so flaky about following up on making plans for their first date.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
Salinas recommends creating regular opportunities to share honest feedback and then following up to demonstrate what was done to address the feedback.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Instead of applying an anti-aging serum and following up with your favorite night cream, this Blithe serum features a hybrid formula that combines both steps into one.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
In most work settings, following up or making a request is part of the job, not an inconvenience.
—Lorraine K. Lee, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Neither is comfortable following up on their struggling feelings of attraction because Grant was the source of her younger sister’s death years before.
—The Know, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
Pioneering sneaker boutique Undefeated is following up the launch of one of 2025’s biggest collaborations, the return of its 2005 Air Jordan 4, with a brand new project that references another one of its classic releases.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
The company is now following up with even more aggressive pricing.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Regardless, Vulcan Uhura would like to know why Beto has been so flaky about following up on making plans for their first date.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
Salinas recommends creating regular opportunities to share honest feedback and then following up to demonstrate what was done to address the feedback.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Instead of applying an anti-aging serum and following up with your favorite night cream, this Blithe serum features a hybrid formula that combines both steps into one.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
In most work settings, following up or making a request is part of the job, not an inconvenience.
—Lorraine K. Lee, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for following up
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As a result, the Miss Universe Organization revoked her title for breaching contractual obligations by competing in another external pageant before finishing her reign.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Hilton kept it sleek in a black mini-dress with fishnet panels and thigh-high boots, finishing her look with dark shades and blunt bangs.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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That meant providing assurance through a number of different avenues, including showing a clean SOC 2 attestation, answering long security questionnaires, and completing various compliance certifications through painstakingly manual processes.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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The hot start dwindled in the second half, and after completing 10 of his first 14 passes, Loftis missed 12 of his next 22 passes, tapering off as the game got out of hand.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Oct. 2025
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In 2025, Ohtani is likely to earn another MVP award, adding to his ever-expanding trophy cabinet.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Environmental advocates question the need for expanding fossil fuel resources a time when greenhouse gases from those fuels are worsening climate change.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The growing trend of player-for-player marking can also mean that teams can bypass an opponent’s midfield with direct passes when building up, allowing an attacking midfielder, two wingers, and a lone striker to stay high and push the opposition back towards their own goal.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The singer has spent the past 20 years building up one of the most successful music careers of all time, and she only recently got engaged at the age of 35 to fiancé Travis Kelce.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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Springsteen was reportedly a frequent visitor on the set of Deliver Me From Nowhere — undoubtedly pumping up the extras, and presumably stressing out the actors.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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August 20, 2025 – Bryan Danielson pumping up the crowd on AEW Dynamite.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Look for draining or enlarging wounds, as well as signs of discomfort.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 Sep. 2025
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Perk up a plain pillow by enlarging a leaf, using a copier to make a pattern.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Following up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/following%20up. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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