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as in to pursue
to go after or on the track of
let's follow the boys to their hiding place
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as in to obey
to act according to the commands of
follow me, and you'll do OK
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as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over
followed the path into the garden
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as in to note
to take notice of and be guided by
don't follow his advice
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as in to observe
to keep one's eyes on
stood on the platform and followed the departing train until it disappeared from sight
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Recent Examples of follow
Interestingly, McIlroy then opted not to speak to the media following all four rounds.
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Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
The pic follows crusty Sheriff Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix), who decides to take on the town’s mayor, Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 May 2025
Watch Final Destination on Max Final Destination 2 Picking up a year after the first movie, Final Destination 2 follows Kimberly Corman (A.J. Cook), who, while driving on the highway with her friends, suddenly has a premonition of a massive pile-up killing her and dozens of others.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 17 May 2025
The Royals had one of the best one-season turnarounds in MLB history, following a 106-loss year with a playoff appearance.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2025
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Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
The pic follows crusty Sheriff Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix), who decides to take on the town’s mayor, Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 May 2025
Watch Final Destination on Max Final Destination 2 Picking up a year after the first movie, Final Destination 2 follows Kimberly Corman (A.J. Cook), who, while driving on the highway with her friends, suddenly has a premonition of a massive pile-up killing her and dozens of others.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 17 May 2025
The Royals had one of the best one-season turnarounds in MLB history, following a 106-loss year with a playoff appearance.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for follow
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Both productions succeeded in repositioning Salome as a perverse instrument of justice.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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Research from the American Medical Association found that nearly all doctors believe AI tools can only succeed if they're fully integrated with electronic health records.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Conservative governments that preceded him had taken an even stricter position on cannabis, often pursuing a more zero-tolerance approach.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Pedro Pascal is strategically pursuing another Emmy, but his limited screen time undoubtedly presents a challenge.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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Life became a quest not to obey, but to understand — and to act morally out of reason, not just faith.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Justice Elena Kagan and Barrett pressed the government's lawyer about whether the Trump administration would obey temporary circuit rulings blocking its policies until the Supreme Court issued final decisions.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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The trail traverses parks, woodlands, pastures, and cemeteries.—
Sarah Beckwith,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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The 190-mile trail traverses three national parks and is one of the most popular long-distance hikes in England.—
Mike Nolan,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Brondello noted that the Liberty allowed too many open threes to start the third and didn’t finish defensive possessions strongly on shot attempts.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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In his post announcing Derringer's death, Wilson noted that arrangements for a memorial service for Derringer will be announced at a later date out of respect to his family and loved ones.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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It's observed on the last Monday of May and is a time for reflection and remembrance.—
Helen H. Richardson,
Denver Post,
26 May 2025
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This has been observed across various settings, from judges giving less favorable rulings later in the day to professionals like nurses and air traffic controllers showing reduced cognitive sharpness when mentally depleted.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Foreigner lead singer Kelly Hansen is exiting the band, but the '70s rockers found a familiar face to replace him.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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While there’s no replacing Ashton Jeanty, Fresno State RB Malik Sherrod (172 carries, 966 yards in 2023) was the star of spring and will be joined by promising redshirt freshman Sire Gaines.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Redefining What Success Looks Like Instead of chasing traditional business blueprints rooted in overwork and hustle, many Black women are carving out a new model—one that centers sustainability, wellness, and self-preservation.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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Photos show the furry intruder perched on top of the stove in the kitchen, where a warden and local sheriff's deputy discovered the animal before chasing it from the property through an open door.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
27 May 2025
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“Follow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follow. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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