follows up

verb

Definition of follows upnext
present tense third-person singular of follow up
as in supplements
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 follows up
  1. expands
  2. finishes
  3. develops
  4. increases
  5. complements
Verb
  • The movement vocabulary—rooted in popping, locking, and krump—expands into novel images, clear in form but ambiguous in meaning and emotional impact.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This new law expands coverage to employers with ten or more employees, down from the previous threshold of 25 employees, significantly broadening its scope.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of expands
Verb
  • The book finishes up with game mehcanics for some of the famous residents of Night Vale that can be used as allies, rivals or enemies in the stories told by the game.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The entire tour began in Santiago de Compostela, Spain this May and finishes May 30th 2025 in Mumbai.
    Eric Fuller, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of finishes
Verb
  • As the whiskey develops, subtle stone and orchard fruit notes of apricot and apple emerge, giving it a rounded complexity.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Ludwig’s angina is a type of cellulitis (deep skin infection) that develops under the tongue and in the neck.
    Sarah Hudgens, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of develops
Verb
  • This important step increases the excitement around women's soccer in Egypt, especially with the participation of Al-Ahly and Zamalek, who will participate for the first time since the launch of the first edition of the Egyptian women’s soccer league in the 1998/1999 season.
    Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Daily, year-round use of SPF is key, Lee says, especially since the risk of skin cancer increases with age as UV damage accumulates.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of increases
Verb
  • Vasopressin complements oxytocin by encouraging monogamy, loyalty and protective behaviors, supporting long-term attachment.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Long before buyers get to that level of detail, most will be charmed by the Buzz’s looks, particularly that bright and cheerful two-tone combination that complements the huge VW badge on its nose for a look that could be directly lifted from smiley-face cartoon vehicles.
    Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of complements
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Thesaurus Entries Near follows up

follows through (with)

follows up

follow through (with)

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