followed up

verb

Definition of followed upnext
past tense of follow up
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
  1. finished
  2. expanded
  3. enlarged
  4. developed
  5. increased
Verb
  • The struggles coupled together turned into a demoralizing late-season loss for a season that was already finished.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Mosley finished as the runner-up for NBA Coach of the Year last season, trailing only Oklahoma City’s Mark Daigneault.
    Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of finished
Verb
  • The ongoing Starbucks union workers' strike has now expanded to a dozen states, union representatives confirmed to USA TODAY on Monday.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The terminal is being expanded, with that work likely to start in 2025.
    Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of expanded
Verb
  • Top orb variants and other significant currencies are highlighted and enlarged.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Instead, each attack on his character enlarged his visibility and his audience.
    Gunther Peck / Made by History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of enlarged
Verb
  • Then Netflix developed The Lincoln Lawyer, based on Connelly's criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller, starring Manuel Garcia-Rulfo in the title role.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Ceres developed a comprehensive roadmap for the insurance industry in a world with increasing weather risks.
    Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of developed
Verb
  • While security measures at hospitals have increased following the shooting, experts warn that these efforts may be temporary unless significant changes are made.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The average fees per card - which includes transaction fees, subscription fees, as well as commissions - increased 13% year over year in Q3.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of increased
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Thesaurus Entries Near followed up

followed through (with)

followed up

follower

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