FOLLOWS UP Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

follows up

verb

present tense third-person singular of follow up

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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 Lunny quickly follows up her verbose stance with an apology. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 16 June 2026 House Bill 5558 follows up on the legislation that produced that report in the first place. — 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for follows up

Verb

Sunday’s race completes his season, as there are no world championships being held in 2026.

— Jim Barnes July 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
If the deal has not closed after September 30, additional consideration begins accruing daily at a rate equivalent to 25 cents a share every 90 days, payable when the transaction eventually completes.

— Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of completes

Verb

As artificial intelligence expands across K-12 schools, Massachusetts announced a new $500,000 public-private investment in AI applied learning opportunities for hundreds of students, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced Tuesday.

— Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 22 July 2026
The Iranian military fired six missiles on Jordan today, according to the Jordan Armed Forces, as the regional conflict expands.

— Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of expands

Verb

The British rider finishes safely at the back of the main pack during the final stage, arm-in-arm with his teammates during the mostly ceremonial final stage ending on the Champs-Elysees.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Generally limited to around 1,200 bottles, Olde Saint’s Keep takes the brand’s single pot still whiskey and finishes it for between 6 and 9 months in casks from other Colorado distilleries.

— David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of finishes

Verb

Three phases The plan unfolds in three phases, though the report only develops the first one, focusing on stabilization and emergency measures.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
The Vanstone fortune cannot be recouped until Magdalen finally develops a strong emotional intelligence—until her thinking and observation skills grow to match her acting skills, and then begin to work together.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

Definition of develops

Verb

According to city planning staff, the mix of home designs and elevations is intended to create visual variety throughout the neighborhood while maintaining a cohesive streetscape that complements surrounding development.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
An all-black interior of fine leather and door inlays complements the metallic black paint.

— James Raia, Mercury News, 26 July 2026