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Definitions

follow suit

VERB
imitate what someone else is doing
Synonyms
WEAK
follow in the footsteps of follow the example of jump on the bandwagon

Example Sentences

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The NYSE-based breadth oscillator is now on a sell signal, and the “stocks only” breadth oscillator could follow suit.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

The Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and Bank of England are expected to follow suit amid growing concerns about a fresh spike in inflation caused by the surge in energy costs.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Block, which cut nearly half of its staff, predicted other companies would soon follow suit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

But in a major shift in policy, all federations will now be expected to follow suit.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Two other restaurants had desegregated the night before, and others promised to follow suit within days.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson