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
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Moore's new column in The Guardian, timed to the recent publication of his new novel The Great When, follows up on past comments he's made comparing comic book fandom to fascist politics.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Jones and Jackson wanted their follow-up to be bigger: for every song on the album to be an undeniable smash.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Freeman was the World Series MVP, after following up his four home runs in the first four games — including his iconic walk-off grand slam in Game 1 — with a two-run single in Wednesday’s fifth inning, tying a World Series record with 12 RBIs.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Moore's new column in The Guardian, timed to the recent publication of his new novel The Great When, follows up on past comments he's made comparing comic book fandom to fascist politics.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Noun
Along with Ryder and Keaton, original star Catherine O’Hara also returns in the zany supernatural follow-up.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Jones and Jackson wanted their follow-up to be bigger: for every song on the album to be an undeniable smash.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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This is meant to supplement Medicare coverage for US employees.Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Health experts generally advise against supplementing with carotenoids—especially in high doses—unless a healthcare provider specifically recommends it to treat a health condition like ARMD.Jillian Kubala, Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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The film spawned eight sequels over the next four and a half decades.Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 5 Nov. 2024
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The cast also came back for a 2013 sequel, The Best Man Holiday.Angela Andaloro, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Creators will have to complete a questionnaire for each project in advance so that Roblox can ensure proper categorization.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Election workers have never completed ballot counting on Election Day at any point in the country's history.Rachel Barber, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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The 49ers finished 6-10 in a nightmarish COVID year. 2019: Week 4, 10-3.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The Indians finished 0-10 overall, including 0-5 in the Lambda League, this past season.Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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Vice mayor Belal Aftab and councilmember Chuck Page, both members of the ad hoc committee on economic vitality, were in favor of advancing a pilot outdoor dining program that would allow Hero Ranch Kitchen restaurant to expand its outdoor dining with logistical support from city staff.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Marrero’s plan relies heavily on using new or expanded enrollment zones, or boundaries that include multiple schools families can choose from rather than a single neighborhood school.Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Follow up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follow%20up. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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