FOLLOWED UP Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

followed up

verb

past tense of follow up

as in finished

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 followed up Fallon followed up by asking if McRae had dropped easter eggs hinting at the song’s release. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026 Two to three days after the May 7 meeting, organizers followed up by asking whether the approximately 70 rooms reserved for delegates remained available. — Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Outfielder Garrett Mitchell followed up with a solo shot in the very next at-bat, giving the Brew Crew a 4-2 lead in the seventh. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Collins followed up Ossoff’s presidential ambition denials on the debate stage by claiming the Democrat is playing the long game and would ultimately seek the White House. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026 Jon wrote that Smith followed up with a heartfelt text message. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026 The flagship Fox News channel did air the prime-time speech in July, but barely followed up on it afterward. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026 Saint, who had relocated to Los Angeles in 1956 and would live there until her death, followed up Waterfront with more TV performances and, in 1957, the film A Hatful of Rain. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026 While Paris Hilton kicked the fashion season off during New York Fashion Week in September, Paris Fashion Week followed up with appearances from Ciara, Olivia Colman and many more. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for followed up

Verb

With the vendors already finished, a last-minute review revealed a sweat stain under Spider-Man’s arm.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
He wasn’t finished, despite Prince Yadav sending back Hetmyer for 33, while Rovman Powell scored 24.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of finished

Verb

Bend police officers completed active threat training at a local high school two months ago.

— Phil Helsel, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
Construction was completed in 2014, but the bridge remained unused for years because connecting roads and border facilities on the North Korean side were unfinished.

— Gage Goulding, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of completed

Verb

Trump has vastly expanded ICE to ramp up deportations of immigrants, refugees and asylum-seekers, and the agency was a major part of last year’s law-enforcement surge in the Chicago area known as Operation Midway Blitz.

— Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Open Doors Foundation, which began operations in 2025 and quickly expanded before running into zoning and code issues at multiple properties this year, has sought to remain open at 3221 Independence Avenue, its original location.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of expanded

Verb

This new edition of Love Days, enlarged to human scale by Mandylion Press, recenters Ettie as an author of her own experience.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
Hassett, however, told CNBC that the government already plays a role that should not be enlarged.

— Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of enlarged

Verb

This individual asset is often referred to as zest, and it can be purposefully developed to assist us in managing daily stressors as well as creating meaningful lives.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
The Rockefeller Foundation has just published a policy proposal – developed in partnership with leading experts – that details how a Growth and Investment Reset could work.

— Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of developed

Verb

She's increased the amount of people in the league office which has helped the overall growth of the WNBA.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Containment on the Bryson fire, which has scorched 147 acres near Encinal Canyon Road since igniting on Thursday, increased to 52% Saturday morning.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026