Definitions

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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The researchers emphasize that their findings should be tested in larger studies involving different doses and longer follow up periods.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are hoping to follow up their Premier League triumph with a Champions League trophy against Paris St-Germain on Saturday but know a mammoth task is ahead.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“It’s a natural time to follow up, rather than it being out of the blue.”

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Beere said the department still had video evidence to follow up on, and expects more arrests to follow.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

But I don't know how else to follow up on it without going through Taro or Mom.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

follow up

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