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
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
The 6-foot-1 guard followed up his 36-point night against the Hawks by picking the Hornets apart with paint jumpers, going 8-for-10 in the paint with just one shot inside the restricted area.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
James Horncastle, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Police said in a news release that investigators were conducting follow-up interviews, collecting and analyzing evidence, and reviewing available video and other investigative leads in an effort to identify and locate all involved parties.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Heliot Ramos began the inning by drawing a leadoff walk, then Willy Adames followed up with a single that put runners on first and second with no outs.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
The 6-foot-1 guard followed up his 36-point night against the Hawks by picking the Hornets apart with paint jumpers, going 8-for-10 in the paint with just one shot inside the restricted area.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
Massara’s comments to broadcaster DAZN about Zirkzee brought a follow-up question about Ferguson.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Police said in a news release that investigators were conducting follow-up interviews, collecting and analyzing evidence, and reviewing available video and other investigative leads in an effort to identify and locate all involved parties.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for follow up
Verb
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Gulf investors’ seemingly imminent backing will supplement costs faced by Paramount Skydance chair and CEO David Ellison and his billionaire father, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2026
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The staffing shortages in both departments led to these technologies being used to supplement their work, Lopez said.—
Stella Canino-Quinones,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Apr. 2026
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Kirsten Dunst will join the sequel while Sweeney and Michele Morrone will reprise their roles, as will Feig and screenwriter Rebecca Sonnenshine.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The original film and its sequel Happy Feet Two, both directed by George Miller, grossed more than $847 million worldwide.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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Only Apollo 13 completed a full free return, and that was forced by not knowing the status of the service module's engine after a mid-flight explosion.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to a meticulous $15 million renovation completed in 2020, the rooms and suites received a welcome facelift.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Horned Frogs finished the season 23-12 with a program high 11 wins in the Big 12.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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Michigan finished the job, punctuating a remarkable two-year turnaround for May, who arrived at Michigan in 2024 after taking Florida Atlantic to the Final Four in 2023.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Its owners have expanded their impact and influence to the nearby community to limit development and maintain its cultural identity, which includes restoring and caring for the historic stone buildings from the salt trade era.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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This will expand affordable rental options and enable home repairs, solar installations and energy upgrades.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Follow up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follow%20up. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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