as in to supplement
to add to or continue (something) with something similar
She followed up her first book with a sequel.
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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.
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Recent Examples of follow up
Jack Smart, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Two nights after beating the Washington Capitals in a shootout, the Wild followed up by defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-0 at Lenovo Center to improve to 13-5-3 in the past 21 meetings.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Luminate’s data revealed that the minutes watched of certain programs like Receiver, the follow-up to Quarterback, and season two of Full Swing had sharp declines.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Golden Globe nominators can't get enough of Stan, who followed up his 2023 recognition for playing Tommy Lee in miniseries Pam & Tommy with dual leading-actor nods this year: for playing both an actor undergoing transformation in A Different Man and a young Donald Trump in The Apprentice.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Two nights after beating the Washington Capitals in a shootout, the Wild followed up by defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-0 at Lenovo Center to improve to 13-5-3 in the past 21 meetings.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Noun
In a follow-up video, Murdoch documented the eventual reunion between Rosie and Kara, which amassed 179,900 likes and over 250,000 views on TikTok.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Luminate’s data revealed that the minutes watched of certain programs like Receiver, the follow-up to Quarterback, and season two of Full Swing had sharp declines.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for follow up
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The house also came with a trove of furnishings and artifacts, some of which the couple kept and supplemented with antiques from Athens, products from Ikea and Ms. Metzger’s handmade pendant lamps, sconces and sinks.Julie Lasky, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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While some small studies have shown that supplementing with 1 to 2 tablespoons of MCTs per day led to minor improvements or stabilization of cognitive function in those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, other studies have shown no benefit.Sarah Anzlovar, MS, RD, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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The studio had previously considered a TV reboot, but plans were shelved in favor of focusing on a movie sequel.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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In June, Deadline confirmed that Gad is attached to produce and star in a Spaceballs sequel for Amazon MGM Studios from director Josh Greenbaum and a script by Gad, Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Jan. 2025
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Express Pay sends your money to a debit card within 24 hours of completing a shift.Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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Earlier this month, the debris removal efforts for residential properties was completed, while debris removal from commercial and public lots is expected to be finished next month.Eric Levenson, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Red Wings also had three different lines score an even-strength goal Sunday, with the big highlight being Kane’s tally to finish a remarkable play set up by Andrew Copp and Erik Gustafsson. Were the Red Wings perfect Sunday?Max Bultman, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Bulls were plagued by injuries, mainly to Lonzo Ball and Zach LaVine, and never finished better than sixth in the Eastern Conference with DeRozan in tow.Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
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Since then, his portfolio of restaurants has expanded across the Charlotte metro area.Laura Barrero, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Taylor Swift is taking her billionaire status to new heights — literally and figuratively — by expanding her $17.75 million Rhode Island estate.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Follow up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follow%20up. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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