follow through (with)

verb

Definition of follow through (with)next
as in to fulfill
to carry through (as a process) to completion you said you would put all of the files in order, but you didn't follow through with it

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for follow through (with)
  1. fulfill
  2. perform
  3. accomplish
  4. achieve
  5. execute
  6. go through
  7. do
  8. put through
Verb
  • During the holidays, that could mean repositioning inventory as demand shifts, identifying supplier or transportation delays sooner, or dynamically finding the fastest and most cost-effective way to fulfill an order when conditions change.
    — Jill Standish, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than chasing virality and social media hits, Obeid advises restaurants to focus deeper on creating businesses that fulfill a need for the community around them.
    — Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of fulfill
Verb
  • At this point, the two begin (deep sigh) performing lines from Romeo and Juliet while dressed as the title characters.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Participants perform duck walks, suitcase carries, bear crawls and overhead holds reminiscent of the log and boat carries in Marine boot camps.
    — Jenna Belhumeur, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of perform
Verb
  • With multiple three-home run games in a single month, Bregman became the first player since Adam Duvall (2020, Atlanta Braves) to accomplish the feat.
    — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Having won two conference titles at Troy (2022-23) and one at Tulane (2025) in four years as a head coach, Sumrall isn’t about to put a cap on what the 2026 Gators might accomplish.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of accomplish
Verb
  • OpenAI is open about the fact that the numbers are achieved under the best possible conditions and may be slightly different from the models available in the production ChatGPT product that most users can access.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
  • According to Chris Willatt, owner of Alpine Maids, loading silverware in the dishwasher with the handles pointing down and the usable sides pointing up is the best way to achieve prime cleanliness.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of achieve
Verb
  • Artificial intelligence is the latest trading innovation, helping traders analyze data, find patterns, test strategies, manage risk, and execute trades.
    — Brian Lund, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The model is pulled in ten different directions by different internal product teams, resulting in an interface that suffers from sudden behavioral resets and an inability to smoothly execute complex, multi-turn human requests.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of execute
Verb
  • Mired in one of the worst slumps of his big-league career, Swanson is going through the day-to-day grind trying to get going offensively.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
  • Asked about the technical issues, FIFA on Wednesday reiterated that sales through its official site are guaranteed to go through.
    — R.J. Rico, Fortune, 20 June 2026
Definition of go through
Verb
  • As Korean growth picks up, President Lee Jae Myung could be excused for thinking his job as an economic reformer is done.
    — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Quarterback Jack Strand made the Atlanta Falcons’ initial 53-man roster Sunday, and running back Tyler Goodson did not.
    — Josh Kendall, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of do
Verb
  • Now that he’s been put through the wringer on his two most recent films, Blair has arrived at a necessary takeaway.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
  • That said, it's shown off working PCs on its campaign page, and has had a review unit put through its paces by notable gaming YouTube ETA PRIME.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of put through
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“Follow through (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/follow%20through%20%28with%29. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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