as in next
being the one that comes immediately after another
the following morning, I found the cat was gone
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as in audience
a group of people showing intense devotion to a cause, person, or work (as a film)
that rock star attracts quite a following
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as in succeeding
to come after in time
a wrap-up always follows the Super Bowl broadcast
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as in pursuing
to go after or on the track of
let's follow the boys to their hiding place
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as in obeying
to act according to the commands of
follow me, and you'll do OK
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as in traversing
to make one's way through, across, or over
followed the path into the garden
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as in noting
to take notice of and be guided by
don't follow his advice
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as in watching
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 following
Escher Walcott, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Pelon's Food Truck has gained its following solely through word of mouth, Guthrie said.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 15 Oct. 2024
Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2025
With a mission to cater to Black hair, the brand built a devoted following, offering everything from deeply nourishing conditioners to cult-favorite hair masks.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
The snow is supposed to end by Tuesday afternoon, and temperatures in the mid-Atlantic region will rise above freezing following a days-long cold snap.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
In a following video, Kardashian filmed some of her birthday balloons displaying photos of her face stuck on them in another birthday surprise.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Pelon's Food Truck has gained its following solely through word of mouth, Guthrie said.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 15 Oct. 2024
Noun
Makary’s views align with those of the man who would be his boss: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Health secretary who built a following by sowing doubts about vaccines, ultraprocessed foods and fluoride.
—Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2025
With a mission to cater to Black hair, the brand built a devoted following, offering everything from deeply nourishing conditioners to cult-favorite hair masks.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
Johnson was originally hired to his position in 2022, following three seasons as a lower-level assistant on the Lions’ staff.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
The snow is supposed to end by Tuesday afternoon, and temperatures in the mid-Atlantic region will rise above freezing following a days-long cold snap.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for following
Adjective
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Your small business could be their next case study.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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As of next year, alongside a rebrand from Rocky Mountaineer to Canyon Spirit, a new journey will add Salt Lake City to the scenic route.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That agreement was put on hold after Trump ordered Zelensky and his entourage to leave the White House after their Oval Office confrontation on Friday.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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The trickiest member of this entourage is Saturn, which may be visible only for a short window right after sunset, depending on your location and sky conditions.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Continuously Optimize Conduct extensive audience research, pilot with at least 100 of them and get their feedback over a 10- to 20-minute session.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The number of outlets that invest in both their writers and their audience is slim and thinning.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But nothing was going to stand in the way of her pursuit of motherhood.—
Janine Rubenstein,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Still, this is a massive step in the right direction for Atlanta's pursuit of the 2025 World Series.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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The violence broke out just after noon, when a deputy was escorting about a dozen men from the 2500 housing area to another part of the jail, the memo said.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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UConn’s shooting cooled to start the second half, and the team didn’t hit a 3-point attempt after halftime until the final three minutes of the fourth quarter.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But battling isn’t the same as succeeding.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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As job roles continue to shift, the professionals who can combine technical knowledge with creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability will be the ones driving change and succeeding in the future of work.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Nebraska is all in on pursuing Millard South tight end Isaac Jensen.—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Pyongyang is pursuing further advances, too.—
Robert E. Kelly,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The resort has three different levels of stay, a luxury suite, executive suite and traditional compartments and double compartments.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
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Photo : Courtesy Bonneau Ansley/Ansley Real Estate Christie’s International The primary suite.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Following.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/following. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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