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
But Arvidsson was following up the play and was able to knock it past the netminder for his 20th of the year.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks are attempting to bounce back after following up a 2023 World Series appearance with two underwhelming seasons.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The Bangtan Boys are following up the new release with a comeback concert set for Saturday (March 21) at Gwanghwamun Square.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2026
This spring, the co-owner of Friends & Family in Los Angeles is following up with Morning Baker.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Webb, San Francisco’s Opening Day starter for a fifth straight year, shoved for Team USA during the World Baseball Classic, following up his four innings of one-run ball against Team Brazil with 4 2/3 shutout innings against Team Canada in the quarterfinals.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Owner’s past Whatever the reason for not following up on the tip, the failure to travel to Esparto to inspect Devastating Pyrotechnics operations allowed an extensive black market operation to continue without scrutiny.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
No arrest was made after following up on a lead, however, spokesperson Angelica Carrillo said, according to the Arizona Republic, part of the USA TODAY Network.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Fears has had a breakout season in his third year at Michigan State, following up a bounce-back season.
—Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks are attempting to bounce back after following up a 2023 World Series appearance with two underwhelming seasons.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The Bangtan Boys are following up the new release with a comeback concert set for Saturday (March 21) at Gwanghwamun Square.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2026
This spring, the co-owner of Friends & Family in Los Angeles is following up with Morning Baker.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Webb, San Francisco’s Opening Day starter for a fifth straight year, shoved for Team USA during the World Baseball Classic, following up his four innings of one-run ball against Team Brazil with 4 2/3 shutout innings against Team Canada in the quarterfinals.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Owner’s past Whatever the reason for not following up on the tip, the failure to travel to Esparto to inspect Devastating Pyrotechnics operations allowed an extensive black market operation to continue without scrutiny.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
No arrest was made after following up on a lead, however, spokesperson Angelica Carrillo said, according to the Arizona Republic, part of the USA TODAY Network.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Fears has had a breakout season in his third year at Michigan State, following up a bounce-back season.
—Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for following up
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The school's practices allowed people to get massage therapy licenses without finishing the required training, according to TDLR.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The series is hosted by Nick Viall, a 45-year old man who starred on The Bachelor after finishing runner-up in two consecutive seasons of The Bachelorette, and his 27-year model and former surgical technologist wife Natalie Joy.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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Christopherson, a Star resident, is wrapping up his third year as principal of Hunter Elementary in Meridian after completing his principal internship at Star and Willow Creek elementary schools.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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Gorman was reportedly only a few months away from completing her freshman year.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The scandal is now expanding into an international investigation, placing Miami at the center of a complex web of shell companies, offshore transfers and opaque financial flows.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The rollout will start in Charlotte before expanding to Chicago and Milwaukee.—
Chase Jordan
March 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Helping the club’s cause was Schlittler, who was expectedly restricted to 68 pitches after a spring training back/lat injury prevented him from fully building up.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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This person suggested that the legislation could become more powerful if combined with local streamer content quotas, building up a more holistic framework that would support commissions from all players.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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Scammers start out by buying shares of a cheap stock but then convince others to buy big, pumping up the stock's value so the scammers can then sell their shares for huge profits.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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War has always been a time for propaganda, of demonizing the enemy and pumping up your side.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The test likely indicates Kim is intent on enlarging and modernizing an arsenal of missiles capable of reaching the United States mainland.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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One tiny root invades and expands over time, enlarging holes and allowing more roots to grow inside.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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