follows up

present tense third-person singular of follow up

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of follows up Blurred responsibilities, like whether the bot or the associate follows up, quickly create frustration. Tyler Christiansen, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 Harbison noted that Harris also follows up regularly to ensure the contacts are delivering too. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025 The new Hue Secure video doorbell follows up the brand's introduction to security cameras back in 2023. PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025 Mark Hamill follows up another 2025 King adaptation, The Life of Chuck, as a villainous character known as The Major. Jack Smart, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for follows up
Verb
  • The seventh floor construction completes the first phase of the tower project.
    Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Bugno, who was instrumental in establishing and growing the WCF into one of the world’s leading film funding institutions, announced his departure over the summer and completes his tenure at the end of 2025.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The second volume expands the story of the Galactic Empire, while the third delves into the underworld of bounty hunters.
    Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
  • This foldable tote bag condenses down to almost nothing, but expands to hold everything from beach towels to a grocery haul.
    Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • From plaster finishes to beadboard, even wallcoverings, each approach has its own personality and level of permanence.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Royals’ offense finishes strong The Royals were plagued with an inconsistent offense this season.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Born on a pig farm in small-town Minnesota, Lehmann is an alum of Harvard University and UCB who frequently develops for TV, having most recently sold half-hour sitcoms to CBS, ABC, and Freeform.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
  • As more information develops, it will be released by the CMPD’s Public Affairs Office.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Downy brome, an invasive weed, infiltrates grassland and increases wildfire risk in the Great Basin region.
    Pam Marrone, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Instead, your brain increases melatonin production in response to darkness.
    Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The unique blend adds a punch of additional tangy flavor that perfectly complements the creaminess and simplicity of basic egg salad.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Follow an exfoliation schedule that complements your skin type.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 Sep. 2025

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“Follows up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follows%20up. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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