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
The 6-foot-6 Gonzalez checked in for Garza and provided a spark, following up a Pritchard three with a tip-in that made it 112-108.
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
However, authorities are following up on leads to make contact.
—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
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
However, authorities are following up on leads to make contact.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for following up
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In theory, teams down to Galatasaray and Qarabag, in 17th and 18th on 10 points, have a chance of finishing in the top eight.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Suber played the Farmers for the first time last year, finishing tied for 56th.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 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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Camp Lucy, a Texas Wine Country resort, is also expanding with the debut of Folklore, a new spa experience blending wellness, color therapy and social connection.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Levine Cava also pointed to Miami-Dade's expanding economy, fueled in part by major international events such as Formula One races at Hard Rock Stadium and upcoming FIFA World Cup matches.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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In the current administration, building up ICE and the deportation regime has taken priority.—
Frank DeVito,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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Sramek has claimed that building up the infrastructure of the city will provide thousands of construction jobs for the next 40 years.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2026
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Each one of the over 300 locations had to be 300 times less likely to fail than if there had been only one, pumping up the design, manufacturing and testing requirements – and inflating the cost.—
Martin Elvis,
The Conversation,
9 Jan. 2026
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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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Beginning with the annexation of Texas, which voted to become the 28th state in 1845, Polk aggressively expanded America’s footprint, enlarging the young nation more than any other president.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2026
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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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