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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

His bill proved to be ground-breaking, with Wales, Northern Ireland and England following suit the following year.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

While the selloff was originally concentrated at the front end, long-end yields are now following suit, ANZ says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Jet fuel prices have shot up, and experts say airfares are following suit.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 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