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
However, authorities are following up on leads to make contact.
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The main focus of the episode, of course, is following up on the Ken Tucker lead from Steven Droyco.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
Fraudsters aren't above sending you a text — and later following up with a phone call to seem authentic, said John Haraburda, robocall data expert and director of product management for Transaction Network Services.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
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
Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The main focus of the episode, of course, is following up on the Ken Tucker lead from Steven Droyco.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
Fraudsters aren't above sending you a text — and later following up with a phone call to seem authentic, said John Haraburda, robocall data expert and director of product management for Transaction Network Services.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for following up
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Shough spent three seasons at Oregon and Texas Tech before finishing at Louisville in 2024.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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If schedules clash, suggest a two-step approach, like meeting online first and finishing later.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
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And, one after another, her children followed the same path of completing one or two years of college before dropping out and launching families of their own.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Not only is the actual lighting itself important for completing tasks and creating ambiance, but the fixtures also double as decor.—
Brittney Morgan,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Last summer, her Hulu documentary Call Her Alex premiered, and she's also spent the year expanding her Unwell Hydration beverage line with new caffeinated beverages.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Backed by nearly $180 billion in venture capital and rapid growth in AI, fintech, and health tech, the sector is expanding New York’s tax base, attracting top talent, and fueling long-term economic growth.—
Julie Samuels,
New York Daily News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Sweeping daily—especially in the kitchen—prevents dust, crumbs, and dirt from building up and keeps floors consistently fresh.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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Below a certain depth, however, pressure prevents gases from building up, and keeps the body from rising.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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True, pumping up the dosage can give women an almost euphoric high, Christmas says.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
25 Dec. 2025
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Different members took turns pumping up the team.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
12 Dec. 2025
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In essence, the Dukes had become the elite of the FCS, winning or playing for titles, spending more than $10 million on football, enlarging its on-campus stadium and even drawing ESPN’s GameDay to campus.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
19 Dec. 2025
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However, some fear the export boom risks further enlarging trade deficits.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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