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 new step, announced by the White House on Wednesday, expands the PACT Act, a 2022 law that widened access to benefits and care for veterans exposed to burn pits used to dispose of trash and waste on military bases.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Side Quest expands the Mythic Quest universe and looks at the impacts the game has on employees, players, and fans.
    Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of expands
Verb
  • There's no equipment to chase down, no wait while someone else finishes their set, and no having to manually record your sets.
    Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The twin measures come as Kehoe and other officials predict tighter budgets are looming, as Missouri finishes spending the massive amount of federal pandemic aid that flowed into the state.
    Jonathan Shorman and, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of finishes
Verb
  • Fred Battisti develops and executes a companywide leasing strategy as First National Realty Partners' Chief Revenue Officer.
    Fred Battisti, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Prescription steroid creams and/or antihistamines (only ones recommended by your healthcare provider) may help alleviate symptoms if your child develops the condition.
    Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of develops
Verb
  • What's more, exposure to gluten, and therefore to its famous ‘alpha-gliadin’ molecule, increases the production of zonulin, a protein that promotes the stretching of the intestine's tight junctions at the intestinal level.
    Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This increases the chances of feeling sleepy at bedtime.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of increases
Verb
  • For grounding and emotional stability Smoky quartz is a grounding powerhouse that perfectly complements Capricorn’s earthy nature, offering equal amounts of protection and emotional stability.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The exhibition complements the 12,000 volumes inside the Johnson Publishing Company Library, also housed at Stony Island Arts Bank.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes, 21 Dec. 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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