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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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
Police believe owner may have been followed.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
His father, John Carro, was the first Puerto Rican to sit on New York's appellate bench, and Gregory has followed in his footsteps, making a name for himself with a reputation for being tough, particularly on bail decisions.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Johnson’s isolation is born of a political crusade, sincerely followed.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Lively followed those guidelines, while Baldoni focused on domestic violence.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Eggnog coffee with a candy cane in it, followed by matzo brei and some haphazard present-opening, then a movie and Chinese food?
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Gi-hun is followed back to the games by a Seoul police officer, Jun-ho (Wi Ha-joon), who is looking for his missing brother, In-ho.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
The Ravinia Festival, which Ozawa led as music director from 1964 to 1968, was his first big break; posts at the Toronto, San Francisco, and Boston symphonies followed.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Jake followed those rumors with a post suggesting he’d been approached with the concept.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
His father, John Carro, was the first Puerto Rican to sit on New York's appellate bench, and Gregory has followed in his footsteps, making a name for himself with a reputation for being tough, particularly on bail decisions.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Johnson’s isolation is born of a political crusade, sincerely followed.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Lively followed those guidelines, while Baldoni focused on domestic violence.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Eggnog coffee with a candy cane in it, followed by matzo brei and some haphazard present-opening, then a movie and Chinese food?
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Gi-hun is followed back to the games by a Seoul police officer, Jun-ho (Wi Ha-joon), who is looking for his missing brother, In-ho.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
The Ravinia Festival, which Ozawa led as music director from 1964 to 1968, was his first big break; posts at the Toronto, San Francisco, and Boston symphonies followed.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Jake followed those rumors with a post suggesting he’d been approached with the concept.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for followed
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The candles that used to illuminate Christmas trees have thankfully been replaced by electric lights.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The company replaced its CEO with an outsider in August, before tens of thousands of Boeing workers went on strike for seven weeks in the fall.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The organizations have observed a remarkable ability among participants to maintain relationships despite external pressures.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Officers reportedly observed the vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed but did not pursue it, according to Woods.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
23 Dec. 2024
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The massive popular revolt against the 2021 coup, particularly among young people who had thrived during the previous decade, demonstrates that that strategy in fact succeeded, if at enormous cost, as the Myanmar military appears incapable now of reasserting its control nationwide.—
Derek Mitchell,
NPR,
23 Dec. 2024
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Could President Yoon have succeeded?—
Cressida Leyshon,
The New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2024
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While Tanner Scott is atop their list, and the club pursued a trade of Devin Williams, there is still a multitude of options available.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Wreckage, oil and human remains washed up on beaches from South Florida to Long Island, New York, and horrified civilians watched from Atlantic City’s boardwalk as German subs pursued and sank merchant ships in broad daylight.—
David Wolman,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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On Sunday, the FBI said its investigation has crossed state and international borders with agents following leads in several states and other countries.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
6 Jan. 2025
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Then with my coming to the organization and bouncing around in different roles, our paths crossed quite a bit.—
Andrew Baggarly,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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The game was chippy right up through the final buzzer — the teams combined for 18 penalties, and practically every whistle was accompanied by a scrum — but the Lightning didn’t lose focus and left South Florida with two points.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Austin American-Statesman When looking back on history, pivotal moments are often accompanied by photos.—
Austin American-Statesman,
Austin American-Statesman,
23 Dec. 2024
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Inside the narrow tunnels, which glow green, magenta and orange, the driver navigated shoulderless roadways at 35 mph, which felt fast.—
Daniel Rothberg,
ProPublica,
8 Jan. 2025
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The future of behavioral biometrics is bright when navigated with honesty and a genuine desire to make things better.—
Thomas Zawacki,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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The violence that the Philippines has suffered in the last several decades, as well as its remaining ethnic and social tensions, can be traced to the legacy of imperial oppression.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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Police traced the messages back to him and put him away for three years.—
Joshua Kaplan,
ProPublica,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Followed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/followed. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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