as in finished
to add to or continue (something) with something similar
She followed up her first book with a sequel.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for followed up
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Penn State has a 22-13-4 record this season and finished off Maine with a score of 5-1 before also taking down UConn 3-2 so far in the NCAA Tournament.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025 -
Rory McIlroy was 4-under through 13 but finished even after double-bogeys on 15 and 17.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2025
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The White House did note that the tariffs can be expanded.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Listed in Hong Kong, Prada has expanded rapidly under Miuccia and Bertelli, owning other brands including the fast-growing Miu Miu and Church’s shoes.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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The stadium enlarged along with United’s trophy cabinet.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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Their presence has also enlarged the labor force, helping businesses fill vacancies in understaffed sectors.—
Lidia Kurasinska,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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In 2020, veteran NFL reporter Mike Sando of The Athletic, in response to a vocal segment of Seattle Seahawks fans who were clamoring at the time for the team to more prominently scheme the offense around Wilson, developed the Cook Index.—
Nick Kosmider,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Her casting closes a circle that started when she was linked to the video game adaptation when it was being developed as a movie.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Instead of service being needed every 3,000 miles, it is expected to be increased to a range of 15,000 to 20,000 miles.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The case occurred in a trial that quickly increased the dose of the pill over a short period of time, the spokesperson said.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Followed up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/followed%20up. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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