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
Danielle Jennings, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Hawley, one of many Republicans who spent millions on anti-trans ads in this year’s election cycle (and infamously fled the January 6 MAGA mob after professing his allegiance to them), followed up Kennedy’s anti-trans rhetoric with some of his own.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
Quartz, 14 Dec. 2024
Come 2022, Joey finally got back in the booth and dropped off 2000, the follow-up to his seminal mixtape 1999.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
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A day later Dennis, 63, followed up his daughter’s public revelation with an apology via a lengthy Instagram post.
—Danielle Jennings, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Hawley, one of many Republicans who spent millions on anti-trans ads in this year’s election cycle (and infamously fled the January 6 MAGA mob after professing his allegiance to them), followed up Kennedy’s anti-trans rhetoric with some of his own.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
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Chinese consumer electronics maker Xiaomi is ready to launch an electric SUV next year as a follow-up on the smashing success of its first vehicle, the SU7.
—Quartz, 14 Dec. 2024
Come 2022, Joey finally got back in the booth and dropped off 2000, the follow-up to his seminal mixtape 1999.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
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But without a Medigap policy to supplement original Medicare, the beneficiary has to pay for all the gaps in Medicare Part B. The out-of-pocket cost can be substantial, because a major gap is the 20% coinsurance amount on most covered care.Bob Carlson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Farm aid: Another $10 billion is for farmer assistance to supplement commodity prices, with net farm income projected to face another year of decline.Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
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This certainly did not seem like a movie designed to have a sequel.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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This sequel to her bestselling novel, The Davenports: More Than This centers on Ruby Tremaine, Olivia Davenport and Helen Davenport, and Amy-Rose Shepherd, and is based on the real-life story of the wealthy Patterson family.Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
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Her look was completed by Akira boots, a diamond necklace and a white Stetson cowboy hat.Renan Botelho, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
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At this point, the Mets need one hitter to complete their lineup.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Once the printing process is complete, human builders then take over and finish off the windows, doors, roof and anything else required to turn it into a modern home.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
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Role: As a sophomore, Wade finished third on the team in receiving yards (374), receiving touchdowns (2) and fifth in receptions (29) and targets (43).Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
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Plans are underway to expand the facility in Cancún and build partnerships with hospitals and research institutions across the globe.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Vacancies have risen because apartment supply is expanding and demand has fallen as consumers worry about the economy and inflation.Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Follow up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follow%20up. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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