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 majority of installations have been completed; 14 more are on track to be finished by the end of the year.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Tyler eventually left the stage, ran to Fallon’s desk and finished the episode on the host’s back.
    Rembert Browne, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of finished
Verb
  • The franchise has since expanded its WNBA content, with A'ja Wilson making history as the first WNBA global cover athlete for NBA 2K25, and entering the game with an unprecedented 99 overall rating.
    Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Under his leadership, Forbes has diversified its revenue, expanded the business into new categories including ecommerce and global real estate, and built a successful business strategy that nurtures journalistic excellence and supports a robust and professional newsroom.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of expanded
Verb
  • Since then, the enterprise has enlarged its product range to 32 items and expanded to other US areas with a prominent Polish-American population.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • First, the field is enlarged to include top-notch artists in subsequent generations, whose work reflects an ongoing Photorealist legacy.
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of enlarged
Verb
  • That same year, further north from Google’s Mountain View offices, a small startup developed the technology to hail a cab from an app.
    Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Membership and responsibilities of the National Energy Council are being developed now.
    Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of developed
Verb
  • Under Phillip’s leadership, Forbes’ Live events revenue increased 40% over the past two years and Forbes’ sales team delivered outstanding results, including more than 20 seven-figure advertising partnerships this year.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Aon says just 7% of hospitals report increased turnover among nurses compared to 62% percent last year.
    Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of increased
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Thesaurus Entries Near followed up

followed through (with)

followed up

follower

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