as in to supplement
to add to or continue (something) with something similar
She followed up her first book with a sequel.
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as in sequel
something that continues or completes a process or activity
A week after the story broke, the newspaper printed a follow-up. As a follow-up to last week's show, tonight we'll show the other side of the story.
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Recent Examples of follow up
John Aguilar, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
The beauty moguls first applied the Rhode Lip Shaper and promptly followed up the application with the Kylie Cosmetics Lip Liner.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
The follow-up to an elaborate 50th anniversary celebration, the latest season is set to kick off on October 4 with Bad Bunny returning to host, accompanied by Doja Cat as musical guest.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Under the terms of the settlement agreement, Vista will pay the state $100,000 immediately and then follow up with two $75,000 payments on the first and second anniversaries of the agreement.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
The beauty moguls first applied the Rhode Lip Shaper and promptly followed up the application with the Kylie Cosmetics Lip Liner.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
The girl, an American citizen, was arrested with her parents in February while driving to a doctor's appointment for follow-up after surgery to remove a brain tumor.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
The follow-up to an elaborate 50th anniversary celebration, the latest season is set to kick off on October 4 with Bad Bunny returning to host, accompanied by Doja Cat as musical guest.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for follow up
Verb
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Launched in response to the 2023 drought, the project aims to supplement the main supply of water from Lake Gatún, the artificial lake that feeds the canal’s lock system.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Sep. 2025
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To supplement their product, some Colorado wineries buy grapes or even wine from California and Washington.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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This isn’t the first time Wayans has expressed interest in doing a White Chicks sequel.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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For next year’s Galaxy S lineup, Samsung plans to release a sequel to the Galaxy S25 Edge, which now faces new competition from the iPhone Air.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Chambliss has completed 19 of 25 passes for 319 yards in his first start since transferring from the Division II level.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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Renovation of the west wing, which includes the dining hall, kitchen and clinic offices, was completed over the summer.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After recording the second out of the inning, the right-hander was unable to finish the frame.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Both judges advised Elaine to finish her movements completely.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Under the agreement, Cracker Barrel expanded its board from 10 to 11 members and appointed Jody Bilney, one of Biglari’s preferred nominees, as an independent director.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Among them are Russia's ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia's growing threat to NATO's eastern flank and the war in Gaza, where Israel's offensive on Gaza City is expanding as the two leaders meet.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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