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following up

VERB

make inquiries

Synonyms

WEAK

check out find out about investigate look into make sure pursue

Antonyms

WEAK

avoid dodge forget

Example Sentences

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They were following up on earlier work showing that dendrites, the branch-like extensions of neurons, process signals differently depending on their location.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

“I have highly qualified students who have been actively networking, showing their value, following up and still having a hard time,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

In addition, Trump is expected to announce funding to recommission and upgrade coal plants, following up on his administration’s moves last fall to provide money for such work.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

Joe Lockhart, one of former President Bill Clinton’s press secretaries, said he always worried about hearing multiple reporters following up on the same question.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026

No. I’m following up this lead on my own.’

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd