FOLLOWS UP Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

follows up

verb

present tense third-person singular of follow up

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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 follows up Marvel fans will be psyched for the debut of VisionQuest, which finally follows up on the promise of WandaVision. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 Minnesota opens conference play at Washington and then follows up with Michigan for the Little Brown Jug. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Harrelson is quieter, but often follows up McConaughey’s monologues with a funny quip or story. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 24 Aug. 2026 Lunny quickly follows up her verbose stance with an apology. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 16 June 2026 House Bill 5558 follows up on the legislation that produced that report in the first place. — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026 At the same time, deploying strategic sobriety checkpoints — particularly during peak-risk periods — can likewise ensure that law enforcement not only follows up on harm but also actively discourages dangerous behavior. — Sean M. Cleary, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026 This follows up on a district judge's decision last September to dismiss criminal charges against 15 people who each faced multiple counts of forgery and conspiracy to commit election forgery. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026 Parkland now has a team that follows up manually with patients, based on flags that have been raised by radiologists and other medical providers. — Emily Brindley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for follows up

Verb

The home office that completes this level offers a perfect spot for working from home.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
The coaster will remain closed until the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire completes its investigation.

— Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of completes

Verb

Even without their local ties, Gash are a shoe-in at Eaux Claires, the Wisconsin music festival founded by Justin Vernon that expands on the experimental curiosity and unhurried approach at the heart of Bon Iver’s latter career.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
The presentation comes as Netflix separately expands its AI ambitions, including its acquisition of Ben Affleck’s filmmaking technology company InterPositive.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of expands

Verb

Rugbys and polo shirts were also in the spotlight, while jeans, the foundation of the global wardrobe, got a glow-up through elaborate decoration, dyes, and finishes.

— Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
The family’s application also asks the Supreme Court to take up the case before the Ninth Circuit finishes its review.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of finishes

Verb

This occurs when a tear develops in the inner lining of an artery supplying blood to the brain.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Your sales team speaks to them; your success and support teams listen to their needs, expectations and problems; and your product team develops new features or updates based on that feedback and insight.

— Osman Koc, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of develops

Verb

If Skydance increases spending on content, that could push its competitors to also invest more, Laurent Yoon, senior analyst at the research and brokerage firm Bernstein, told me.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Though this increases the X-Y dimensions, Apple worked closely with the system team to ensure the phones' internals could support this slightly larger package.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of increases

Verb

Our goal should be creating a destination around the Arena that complements Sawgrass Mills and our Corporate Park, generates economic activity, and enhances Sunrise while protecting residents’ quality of life.

— Neil Kerch, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
For some sartorial bonus points, experiment with colorful boots in a shade that matches or complements your dress.

— Catie Pusateri, Glamour, 12 Oct. 2026