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
Tim Casey, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
In hundreds of cases, Kaegi’s office had construction permit records on file for the homes or businesses but failed to follow up or modify assessments with the new information.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Brian Welk, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2025
The restaurant requires a follow-up inspection but doesn’t pose a threat to the public.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The Huskies opened by losing by two points to Memphis in overtime, followed up a day later with a one-point loss to Colorado and finished the trip the next day with an 18-point loss against Dayton.
—Tim Casey, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
In hundreds of cases, Kaegi’s office had construction permit records on file for the homes or businesses but failed to follow up or modify assessments with the new information.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Noun
No Bond follow-up film has been produced since Amazon acquired MGM for $8.5 billion in 2022.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2025
The restaurant requires a follow-up inspection but doesn’t pose a threat to the public.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for follow up
Verb
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These thoughtful beverages, which supplement coffee with mushrooms like reishi, lion’s mane, and chaga, offer a lower dose of caffeine alongside a higher amount of micronutrients.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2025
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This should be supplemented with strength training (using weights or a resistance band), which can help stimulate bone formation, Chowdhury emphasizes.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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While sequels, spinoffs, and shorts have all helped keep the magic alive, the studio has been really banking on one strategy in particular: the live-action remake.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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According to Deadline earlier this year, the author is working on her sequel novel, set for publication in 2025 ahead of the premiere of season 2, which is in production.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The author and Tolkin also wrote the series’ pilot soon after Harmel completed radiation and chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The firm was hired last month and recently completed individual interviews with council members to help guide its search for one of the top positions in the city’s government.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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With Saturday’s strong performance, the Gophers finish the regular season ranked 10th in the nation.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Alex endures the harassment, finishes her work, and ends the night by devouring a bowl of stew in the kitchen.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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In this slice-of-life portrait, Chen shows how childhood experiences can shape someone, illustrating how a childhood passion might expand their horizons without necessarily becoming a lifelong vocation.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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Several hours later, the judge expanded his order to prevent the Trump administration from deporting any migrants believed to be members of Tren de Aragua under the Alien Enemies Act.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Follow up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follow%20up. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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