follow up 1 of 2

verb

Definition of follow upnext
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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follow-up

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noun

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
Verb
The Huskies opened by losing by two points to Memphis in overtime, followed up a day later with a one-point loss to Colorado and finished the trip the next day with an 18-point loss against Dayton. — Tim Casey, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 In hundreds of cases, Kaegi’s office had construction permit records on file for the homes or businesses but failed to follow up or modify assessments with the new information. — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Noun
The new record is the follow-up to 2022’s Teknique, her debut full-length album, and promises to uphold Nailah’s commitment to deepening and broadening the scope of her soca foundation. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2025 Vernon co-produced his follow-up to 2019’s i,i with Jim-E Stack. — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for follow up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for follow up
  1. supplement
  2. sequel
  3. complete
  4. finish
  5. expand
Verb
  • These thoughtful beverages, which supplement coffee with mushrooms like reishi, lion’s mane, and chaga, offer a lower dose of caffeine alongside a higher amount of micronutrients.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2025
  • This should be supplemented with strength training (using weights or a resistance band), which can help stimulate bone formation, Chowdhury emphasizes.
    — Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of supplement
Noun
  • Netflix on Tuesday released the teaser trailer for the upcoming film Happy Gilmore 2, a direct sequel to Adam Sandler‘s 1996 slapstick comedy.
    — Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
  • If a movie does really well, Netflix, or other studios, are prone to announce a sequel or the start of some sort of cinematic universe attached to the project.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of sequel
Verb
  • Other demands included: Enforcing existing disciplinary policies, such as completing disciplinary proceedings — expulsion or multi-year suspension — for pro-Palestinian student protesters.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Cabello completed her look with sheer black tights and pointed-toe black heels.
    — Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of complete
Verb
  • With Saturday’s strong performance, the Gophers finish the regular season ranked 10th in the nation.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Alex endures the harassment, finishes her work, and ends the night by devouring a bowl of stew in the kitchen.
    — Matt Cabral, EW.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of finish
Verb
  • But eight weeks in, the mass deportation effort has rapidly expanded to include immigrants whose application for legal status in the country is under review.
    — Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Its leaders are looking for ways to expand by reaching out to a changing community.
    — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of expand

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