following through

VERB

bring to a conclusion

Synonyms

WEAK

complete conclude consummate pursue see through

Antonyms

WEAK

leave not finish

Example Sentences

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I ask Mr. Trump to ensure that his administration is following through on his wishes for Dreamers like Annie.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest doubled down on Big Tech this week, following through on its strategy of buying high-conviction names at any price.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Devising a strategy to attain your goals — and following through — is within your control.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

Still, as improbable as a boycott may be, keeping alive the possibility may be just as effective as actually following through with it.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

I could see she was pleased, and she didn’t press for details, which was just as well since I had no intention of actually following through.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx