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as in to pursue
to go after or on the track of
let's follow the boys to their hiding place
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as in to obey
to act according to the commands of
follow me, and you'll do OK
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4
as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over
followed the path into the garden
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as in to note
to take notice of and be guided by
don't follow his advice
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as in to observe
to keep one's eyes on
stood on the platform and followed the departing train until it disappeared from sight
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Recent Examples of follow
There will be a special introduction from Mckenna Grace with live musical performance by Hannah Cohen followed by a screening of the pic.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Controversy followed when Jorge Polanco hit a groundball to Toronto third baseman Ernie Clement, who was shaded toward shortstop.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Because to let this episode slide—to allow it to be overtaken by the next outrage and the one to follow—would be to accept that no accountability is ever imposed on anyone in Trump’s orbit.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Republicans have called on more moderate Democrats to follow their lead.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Controversy followed when Jorge Polanco hit a groundball to Toronto third baseman Ernie Clement, who was shaded toward shortstop.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Because to let this episode slide—to allow it to be overtaken by the next outrage and the one to follow—would be to accept that no accountability is ever imposed on anyone in Trump’s orbit.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Republicans have called on more moderate Democrats to follow their lead.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for follow
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Wales Bonner will succeed Véronique Nichanian, who announced her departure Thursday.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Wearables succeeded not just by measuring physiology, but by creating feedback loops that made invisible processes visible and actionable.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Her teachers and counselor encouraged her to pursue higher education despite her parents’ stance.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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With the owners expected to lock out the players and pursue a salary cap after the collective bargaining agreement expires after next season, the Dodgers serve as an easy foil.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Wells Fargo is a stock that slavishly obeys The Street's outlook for earnings.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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The current system incentivizes scofflaws and penalizes people who obey the law.—
Wes Burdine,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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Disney's Parr House overlooks Cotino Bay, a massive body of water that guests will also be able to traverse via different types of watercraft.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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There is also a dancing thread, taking the shape of the Quarona factory and circling the globe before arriving in New York, where a Loro Piana truck with raw fiber bales traverses the facade.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Rogers noted that the book argues that a central cause of the war was Anglo settlers’ determination to keep slaves in bondage after Mexico largely abolished it.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Tape nerds will note that Dončić also made six 2s from the left side of the free-throw area.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Over the last two decades of accelerating digital politics, commentators are constantly pausing to observe that one party seems to have gained a permanent edge.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Millan recommends observing your dog’s bathroom habits and structuring your potty training around their daily rhythms.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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The last American to compete in the pinnacle of motorsport was Logan Sargeant, who raced for Williams for nearly two years before the team replaced him.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Now, more often than not, they are replaced by casual dinners, drinks and thoughtful gestures.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Jays capitalized on the Dodgers’ weak middle relief after chasing starter Blake Snell in the sixth inning to bust open a massive lead.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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At Longy, while classmates entered competitions and chased prestigious symphony positions, Wasefi spoke of returning to Afghanistan’s provinces to teach music.—
Vidushi Mishti Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Follow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follow. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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