following 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 Gunners' success caught the attention of the league, with most teams following suit this season, notably Manchester United, Chelsea, and Tottenham.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

India’s Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories 500124 -1.04%decrease; red down pointing triangle was the first to get the green light from Canadian regulators for a generic injection, with Canada’s Apotex following suit days later.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

When stocks tanked, Treasury prices have been following suit.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

Deals for meals to pre-inflation costs were first announced by McDonald’s, with Wendys and Burger King following suit.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

Dozens of cities in the United States are now following suit, pledging to use 100 percent renewable energy by 2050 or sooner.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler