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follow through

[fol-oh-throo, -throo] / ˈfɒl oʊˌθru, -ˈθru /
VERB
bring to a conclusion
Synonyms
WEAK
complete conclude consummate pursue see through
Antonyms
WEAK
leave not finish
NOUN
action of completing something
Synonyms
STRONG
completion constancy continuation pressing on
NOUN
quality of following up
Synonyms
STRONG
assiduousness determination perseverance persistence pertinacity resolve stick-to-itiveness tenacity

Example Sentences

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Changing an in-bred monoculture built over decades is difficult, and the trustees should play a role by insisting on follow-through.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

“When the deadline passed without explanation or follow-through, that hope turned into something closer to despair,” said Shawn VanDiver, who runs the advocacy group Afghan Evac and closely monitors the situation at Camp As Sayliyah.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Carse had Cummins caught at slip and Lyon lbw in successive balls, before Jofra Archer did well to hold Boland in his follow-through.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

The key will be avoiding any significant downside follow-through from last week.

From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025

This is like a Major League Baseball swing, with a wind-up and full follow-through.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman