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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 follows up
Parkland now has a team that follows up manually with patients, based on flags that have been raised by radiologists and other medical providers.
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Emily Brindley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
March follows up one of the worst months, though Olympic years help.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The team also follows up after an overdose to provide education, naloxone and fentanyl test strips without police.
—Ari Fife, The Frontier, 17 Feb. 2026
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
Emily Brindley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
March follows up one of the worst months, though Olympic years help.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The team also follows up after an overdose to provide education, naloxone and fentanyl test strips without police.
—Ari Fife, The Frontier, 17 Feb. 2026
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
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The kid from Miami, who made a stunning rise to the Heisman Trophy and college national title in his hometown against the Hurricanes, completes the trifecta with the top pick.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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The company completes flight demonstrations frequently at the Monterey Bay Academy Airport, near the coast in Watsonville.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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This year, the event expands to Denton for the first time, with an immersive exhibition of artworks projected across the outdoor spaces of Quakertown Park.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Stay true to your roots and keep that handle intact even as your remit expands to podcasting and socializing.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Titans play at third-place Cal State Northridge (19-12, 12-7) on Saturday night, while UCSD plays at UC Santa Barbara (18-12, 11-8) and UC Davis (18-12, 11-8), the other team locked in the four-way tie, finishes at UCI.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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Crittendon finishes her career with 3,073 points.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Other analysts see a more modest jump depending on how the conflict develops.—
Garrett Downs,Greg Iacurci,Azhar Sukri,Spriha Srivastava,Emma Graham,Lee Ying Shan,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
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As a result, the annual cost of caring for a single patient with persistent, uncontrolled diabetes averages over $100,000 (four times more than someone who newly develops the disease).—
Robert Pearl,
Twin Cities,
1 Mar. 2026
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With their songs, colors, and variety, birds enrich our lives … and recent studies show that their immediate presence actually increases our well-being and happiness and can even prolong our lives!—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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This increases your sensitivity to dietary cholesterol, which is found in eggs.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Benevolent Venus complements rule-minded Saturn in your 11th House of Friendship, encouraging clear agreements with your teams and friends.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The classic circular design showcases preserved purple blooms with natural texture and a rustic yet elegant aesthetic that complements everything from French country to farmhouse decor.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Follows up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follows%20up. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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