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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
House Bill 5558 follows up on the legislation that produced that report in the first place.
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Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
At the same time, deploying strategic sobriety checkpoints — particularly during peak-risk periods — can likewise ensure that law enforcement not only follows up on harm but also actively discourages dangerous behavior.
—Sean M. Cleary, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
This follows up on a district judge's decision last September to dismiss criminal charges against 15 people who each faced multiple counts of forgery and conspiracy to commit election forgery.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Parkland now has a team that follows up manually with patients, based on flags that have been raised by radiologists and other medical providers.
—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
Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
At the same time, deploying strategic sobriety checkpoints — particularly during peak-risk periods — can likewise ensure that law enforcement not only follows up on harm but also actively discourages dangerous behavior.
—Sean M. Cleary, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
This follows up on a district judge's decision last September to dismiss criminal charges against 15 people who each faced multiple counts of forgery and conspiracy to commit election forgery.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Parkland now has a team that follows up manually with patients, based on flags that have been raised by radiologists and other medical providers.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for follows up
Verb
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April 15, 2015 Invincible at Oracle A 133-126 win over the Denver Nuggets completes a franchise-best 67-15 record and 39-2 at home.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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The reserve is already poised to fall to its lowest level since 1982 if the administration completes the full release.—
Grant Smith,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Frontier expands routes, will cut less profitable ones Dempsey took over from longtime Frontier CEO Barry Biffle in December and has unwound some of his more aggressive expansion plans.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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If the College Football Playoff expands, the urgency of the regular season diminishes by comparison, and in a sport that had, inarguably, the greatest regular season in sports, that's a huge blow.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
Verb
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West Orange finishes the season 20-13.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Construction could begin after the city signs off on annexation, plats and a new water well for the area, but the developer told council members homes are unlikely to be occupied until after ITD finishes its Karcher Road work, with full build‑out expected to take five to 10 years.—
Noah Daly
May 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Potatoes must grow in darkness in order to prevent them from producing toxic solanine, which develops from sun exposure.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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If someone in the quarantine unit develops symptoms, they would be assessed and moved to the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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CycloKinetics says the fuel improves combustion performance and increases energy density, helping missiles travel farther while improving standoff capability.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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Prioritize In-Flight Hydration Air travel greatly increases your risk of dehydration due to the extremely low humidity and lower cabin pressure.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2026
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The program complements recurring career workshops, led by my colleagues on the nursing school faculty offered within local high schools, community colleges, and historically Black colleges and universities in the Atlanta region.—
Nicholas A. Giordano,
STAT,
8 May 2026
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The result is a product positioned as an accessory — something that complements a fashion look rather than serving as a traditional beauty add-on.—
Advertorial,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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