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
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.
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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
After following up a strong rookie season with his first Pro Bowl campaign in 2023, Hutchinson led the NFL in sacks (7 1/2) through his first five games of 2024.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 19 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
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
After following up a strong rookie season with his first Pro Bowl campaign in 2023, Hutchinson led the NFL in sacks (7 1/2) through his first five games of 2024.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 19 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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This is fantastic for multitasking and can make the difference between finishing your workload and getting to it next shift.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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The set comes with three extra-virgin olive oils—one for sizzling, one for frying, and one for finishing—plus a sizzle spray for even coating.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Tulsa transfer attempted just nine passes, completing five, for 53 yards.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Right now, their main focus is on signing the loan for the house, installing the septic system, obtaining the necessary permits and completing the well for water.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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The partnership is now expanding to include all 32 NHL teams, featuring more than 20 new apparel styles, as well as accessories such as bags, bottles, and hats.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Building or expanding power plants to generate that much electricity on Altman’s timetable indeed seems almost inconceivable.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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At home to Burnley a few days later, Frank’s side were far more considered in their possession, using goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario as an auxiliary centre-back at times when building up, as Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall and Sarr formed a more progressive midfield three.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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It’s made with durable resin and has built-in ventilation to keep moisture from building up, so your backyard essentials don’t get moldy.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
7 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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Even the normally surefire element of a score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, with its blasts of dissonance pumping up the squirm factor, adds to the heavy-going effect of a movie that seems to go out of its way to be grating.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 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 14 Oct. 2025.
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