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
Based on her 30 years of cleaning experience, Hendler recommends following up with a traditional glass cleaner to restore extra shine and remove any visible residue—though this will reduce the effectiveness of the protective coating that dryer sheets can leave behind.
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Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
Burke continued a strong series for Sox starters, following up Noah Schultz’s six scoreless innings Friday with six scoreless of his own.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
According to the pros, the true secret to achieving a lush and healthy lawn after aeration is following up by overseeding.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
Reinhardt, who has four goals in his three-game goal streak, opened the scoring by following up a rebound off a shot from defenseman Tobias Bjornfot.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Absolut Heat Haus Absolut returns as the festival's official vodka this year, following up last year's House of Cosmo, where Paris Hilton helped ring in the weekend's festivities as the brand's Partner-in-Cosmo.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
South African Klaasen scored a second consecutive half-century — off 33 balls – following up on his 52 against Kolkata Knight Riders.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
In a study co-led with Eli Lebowitz, PhD, and Wendy Silverman, PhD, the team is following up with adolescents from an earlier study on social anxiety and social media usage.
—Crista Marchesseault, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
But Arvidsson was following up the play and was able to knock it past the netminder for his 20th of the year.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
Burke continued a strong series for Sox starters, following up Noah Schultz’s six scoreless innings Friday with six scoreless of his own.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
According to the pros, the true secret to achieving a lush and healthy lawn after aeration is following up by overseeding.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
Reinhardt, who has four goals in his three-game goal streak, opened the scoring by following up a rebound off a shot from defenseman Tobias Bjornfot.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Absolut Heat Haus Absolut returns as the festival's official vodka this year, following up last year's House of Cosmo, where Paris Hilton helped ring in the weekend's festivities as the brand's Partner-in-Cosmo.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
South African Klaasen scored a second consecutive half-century — off 33 balls – following up on his 52 against Kolkata Knight Riders.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
In a study co-led with Eli Lebowitz, PhD, and Wendy Silverman, PhD, the team is following up with adolescents from an earlier study on social anxiety and social media usage.
—Crista Marchesseault, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
But Arvidsson was following up the play and was able to knock it past the netminder for his 20th of the year.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for following up
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After finishing his Army service in Israel at age 21 — which included a stint as a projectionist when movies were shown to soldiers — Firstenberg decided to go to Hollywood.—
Stephen Silver,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Jon and Matt Stinchcomb, Parkview – One or the other started for Parkview each season from 1991 to 1997, each finishing as a first-team all-state player.—
Todd Holcomb,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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After Minnesota killed the first penalty of the game — an accomplishment of note with the way the Wild penalty kill was torched in the first two games — Kaprizov opened the scoring with the teams skating 4-on-4, completing a speedy rush to the net after a set-up pass from Faber.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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His London debut, Tobi Masa at the Chancery Rosewood, introduced a seven-seat omakase counter in February, completing the restaurant’s offering within the new hotel.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
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Officials said the department is expanding coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services to include parents above that threshold.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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That means expanding solar on city facilities and exploring innovative energy options to reduce emissions and long-term costs.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Amid the uncertainty, Hackett Associates founder Ben Hackett said retailers have been cautious about building up inventories.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Long is in the process of building up to full fitness following his return from Achilles surgery.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is pumping up his reelection bid at age 80 by looking jacked in workouts that his critics say are more popular than the man himself.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Taking his place in one of the Broadhurst Theatre’s box seats, DJ Griddlebone wastes no time pumping up the crowd and welcoming all and sundry Jellicles to the stage.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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The test probably indicates Kim is intent on enlarging and modernizing an arsenal of missiles capable of reaching the United States mainland.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
29 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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