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
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
In a rare show of across-the-aisle cooperation, Sen. Bernie Sanders, a Vermont independent, followed up on Cassidy’s line of questioning.
—Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
The outlet released a teaser for Spartacus: House of Ashur on Wednesday, offering a brief glimpse at the follow-up series that centers on Nick Tarabay’s character, Ashur, from the original series.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Logan, on the other hand, followed up his massive YouTube audience by being added to the WWE roster.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
In a rare show of across-the-aisle cooperation, Sen. Bernie Sanders, a Vermont independent, followed up on Cassidy’s line of questioning.
—Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
Noun
Everyone’s favorite titans are getting a new human co-star for their follow-up to Godzilla x Kong.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
The outlet released a teaser for Spartacus: House of Ashur on Wednesday, offering a brief glimpse at the follow-up series that centers on Nick Tarabay’s character, Ashur, from the original series.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for follow up
Verb
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Elsie supplements her work as an adjunct professor in theoretical physics by offering up herself as a fake girlfriend.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
4 Feb. 2025
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And secondly, the growth of supermassive black holes through the merger chain of progressively larger and larger black holes (triggered as galaxies collide and merge) may be supplemented by the objects voraciously feasting on surrounding gas and dust.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Starring Arrow alum Stephen Amell as former New York lawyer Ted Black, the sequel show takes its audience to Los Angeles, where Ted launches a new firm specializing in criminal and entertainment law.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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The sequel to Wuershan’s 2023 epic fantasy blockbuster did 382.8M yuan ($52.8M) per Maoyan, with a leading $4M for Imax on Wednesday.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The bill states that beginning on Sep. 1, 2025, any peace officer assigned to serve as an SRO must complete a training course that meets the requirements prior to assuming the duties of an SRO.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Ferma said in a press release that demolition will begin in March, and that it's expected to be completed later this year.—
Kristal Dixon,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Swift finished off the look with more Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and matching Casadei heels, plus her go-to red lip.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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The annual Caribbean Series club tournament finishes up the preliminary round on Tuesday with a pair of games, after which the field will be whittled from five teams down to four.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Refrigerate the mixture for a few hours or overnight to allow the seeds to gel and expand.—
Jillian Kubala, RD,
Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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During the month of January, sky gazers will be able to see four planets in one view — and come February, the parade will only expand.—
Caitlin O'Kane,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Follow up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follow%20up. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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