as in to supplement
to add to or continue (something) with something similar
She followed up her first book with a sequel.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in sequel
something that continues or completes a process or activity
A week after the story broke, the newspaper printed a follow-up. As a follow-up to last week's show, tonight we'll show the other side of the story.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of follow up
Danielle Jennings, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Hawley, one of many Republicans who spent millions on anti-trans ads in this year’s election cycle (and infamously fled the January 6 MAGA mob after professing his allegiance to them), followed up Kennedy’s anti-trans rhetoric with some of his own.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2024
While there has been no follow-up from Beyoncé or her team, fans are already circling the date on their calendars in anticipation.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 26 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for follow up 
Verb
A day later Dennis, 63, followed up his daughter’s public revelation with an apology via a lengthy Instagram post.
—Danielle Jennings, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Hawley, one of many Republicans who spent millions on anti-trans ads in this year’s election cycle (and infamously fled the January 6 MAGA mob after professing his allegiance to them), followed up Kennedy’s anti-trans rhetoric with some of his own.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
Attend all follow-up appointments for the best results.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2024
While there has been no follow-up from Beyoncé or her team, fans are already circling the date on their calendars in anticipation.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 26 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for follow up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for follow up
Verb
-
But without a Medigap policy to supplement original Medicare, the beneficiary has to pay for all the gaps in Medicare Part B. The out-of-pocket cost can be substantial, because a major gap is the 20% coinsurance amount on most covered care.Bob Carlson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
-
Luckily, he’s got a charter business to supplement his commercial fishing.EW.com, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
This certainly did not seem like a movie designed to have a sequel.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
-
This sequel to her bestselling novel, The Davenports: More Than This centers on Ruby Tremaine, Olivia Davenport and Helen Davenport, and Amy-Rose Shepherd, and is based on the real-life story of the wealthy Patterson family.Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Her look was completed by Akira boots, a diamond necklace and a white Stetson cowboy hat.Renan Botelho, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
-
This involves completing a form that describes the bag, collects your contact and delivery info, etc.Roger Dooley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Once the printing process is complete, human builders then take over and finish off the windows, doors, roof and anything else required to turn it into a modern home.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
-
Once her husband drifts off, Romy sneaks into the other room, lies on her stomach with her hands between her legs and finishes to a video clip with subtle Dom/Sub dialogue.Laura Ramadei, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Meanwhile, Nexo, a pioneer in connecting crypto wallets directly to cards, expanded its offerings with a dual-mode crypto card.Jon Helgi Egilsson, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
-
That has meant raising capital, expanding their footprint, and even growing their budgets.Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 28 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near follow up
Cite this Entry
“Follow up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follow%20up. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share