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following up

VERB

make inquiries

Synonyms

WEAK

check out find out about investigate look into make sure pursue

Antonyms

WEAK

avoid dodge forget

Example Sentences

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They were following up on earlier work showing that dendrites, the branch-like extensions of neurons, process signals differently depending on their location.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

“I have highly qualified students who have been actively networking, showing their value, following up and still having a hard time,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

But he doubled down on his deadline — following up with a post warning Iran that attacks would escalate at 8 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Joe Lockhart, one of former President Bill Clinton’s press secretaries, said he always worried about hearing multiple reporters following up on the same question.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026

Friday morning, I wake up, and there’s nothing on the news following up about my coyote.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz