1
as in replaced
to come after in time
a wrap-up always follows the Super Bowl broadcast
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2
as in chased
to go after or on the track of
let's follow the boys to their hiding place
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3
as in obeyed
to act according to the commands of
follow me, and you'll do OK
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4
as in traversed
to make one's way through, across, or over
followed the path into the garden
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5
as in noted
to take notice of and be guided by
don't follow his advice
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as in observed
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 followed
The Angels added to their advantage in the sixth inning when Guzman delivered a two-out two-run single and Walton followed with his run-scoring double.
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Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
The lawsuit claims a correctional officer assigned to protect the woman stood by as an inmate followed her into a freezer and pulled a weapon.
—Zach Boetto, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Vallejo followed this victim on his scooter through Bushwick before threatening her and attempting to remove her skirt, cops said.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
France ended the Seleção’s campaign in the 2006 quarterfinals, the Netherlands did so in 2010, Germany inflicted one of the most infamous defeats in the sport’s history in 2014 – a 7-1 drubbing that had fans crying in the stands – and quarterfinal exits followed again in 2018 and 2022.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
The cycle resembled theoretical versions of a Big Bang followed by a Big Crunch, a scenario in which the universe’s expansion eventually reverses.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Soon other colonies followed the state’s lead, and the 13 colonies approved the Declaration of Independence two days later.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Starting in third place on Sunday is Hamilton in the Ferrari, followed by teammate and home favorite Charles Leclerc who had to settle for P4 after brushing the wall while trying to retake P1 in the final moments of Q3.
—Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Blake Cavill followed with a two-run single.
—Arkansas Online, 6 June 2026
Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
The lawsuit claims a correctional officer assigned to protect the woman stood by as an inmate followed her into a freezer and pulled a weapon.
—Zach Boetto, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Vallejo followed this victim on his scooter through Bushwick before threatening her and attempting to remove her skirt, cops said.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
France ended the Seleção’s campaign in the 2006 quarterfinals, the Netherlands did so in 2010, Germany inflicted one of the most infamous defeats in the sport’s history in 2014 – a 7-1 drubbing that had fans crying in the stands – and quarterfinal exits followed again in 2018 and 2022.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
The cycle resembled theoretical versions of a Big Bang followed by a Big Crunch, a scenario in which the universe’s expansion eventually reverses.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Soon other colonies followed the state’s lead, and the 13 colonies approved the Declaration of Independence two days later.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Starting in third place on Sunday is Hamilton in the Ferrari, followed by teammate and home favorite Charles Leclerc who had to settle for P4 after brushing the wall while trying to retake P1 in the final moments of Q3.
—Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Blake Cavill followed with a two-run single.
—Arkansas Online, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for followed
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The 24-year-old was given a rousing applause as he was subbed off in the 71st minute, replaced by Ricardo Pepi.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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For Friday, Ciara combined the transparent front of the Miami sandals with the backless construction of the Maison Ernest pair, then replaced silver with Ivy Blue.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
13 June 2026
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Winn then allowed a bases-clearing double to Abrams to tie the game at 3-3, and Daylen Lile gave the Nationals a lead and chased Winn from the game with a soft single to center that scored the final run.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Popov testified that Sibley chased him and punched him in the head.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Paradoxes and Doubt The late 1800s were a time of paradoxes and doubt, the result of mathematicians beginning to search for cohesive ideas about what rules the mathematical universe obeyed.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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The direction – which was visibly obeyed – is nothing new for repeat attendees of Welch’s shows, who have endured the agony of a phone-free hand for two minutes.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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Despite his complicated feelings about the reservoir itself, his favorite cottonwood in the hundreds of miles of canyons he’s traversed is on the main body of water, near a kink in the canyon known as the Rincón.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Named after a Norwegian ship that traversed the North and South poles at the turn of the 20th Century, Fram2 sought to pay homage to its namesake with a pioneering polar voyage of its own.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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The organization noted that Skydive Kansas City is a member in good standing of the sport’s governing body, and is cooperating with local authorities and federal investigators to determine the cause of the crash.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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All stats through Monday morning unless noted.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is observed annually, every June, to promote brain and cognitive health initiatives, raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and preventative measures, and encourage research participation to learn about early detection.—
Wendy Coschignano-Ford,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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During the second study period, the link between breakup and mortality was stronger, with a statistically significant association observed only among women.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Khamenei was succeeded by his second son, Mojtaba Khamenei, a little over a week later by the 88-member Assembly of Experts.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Morales will be succeeded by Doral Police Chief Edwin Lopez, who will be sworn in on Tuesday morning.—
Peter D'Oench,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Every victim deserves to be heard, and every allegation will be thoroughly investigated and pursued in accordance with the law.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Opportunities are pursued based on commercial judgment, with legal feasibility evaluated as a secondary step.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Followed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/followed. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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