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follow up

[fol-oh-uhp] / ˈfɒl oʊˌʌp /
VERB
make inquiries
Synonyms
WEAK
check out find out about investigate look into make sure pursue
Antonyms
WEAK
avoid dodge forget
NOUN
carry-over
Synonyms
STRONG
consequence effect epilogue materialization repercussion resultant sequent

Example Sentences

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Follow-up efforts will be needed in Iran but shouldn’t be based on an idealized world view.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

Follow-up Rivals was published in 1988 and reached a new generation of fans in 2024 when it was adapted into a hit Disney+ TV series.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Follow-up work with Riken, a Japanese research institute, was showcased in the second paper.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

Follow-up question: Who has the room in their home for a dedicated dining table?

From Salon • Nov. 1, 2025

Follow-up crews are continually sweeping through the limits of the reception area of each Ambassador, listening for such messages.

From Diplomatic Immunity by Sheckley, Robert