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followed 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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BofA Securities followed suit Monday, maintaining a Buy rating and raising its price target to $2,100 from $1,550.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Others, including Fifth Monarchist Wentworth Day, followed suit in later prosecutions.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

On BBC Wales' Your Voice Live: The Leaders' Debate Reform's Dan Thomas said he would publish his party's plans if the others followed suit.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Allowing other victims’ testimony does not create a flood of false convictions or unfairness—the federal system has allowed such testimony since 1995 without ill effect, and 16 states have followed suit.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

Jack followed suit as soon as he could, standing with much less grace than the prince had, though at least he had his sword ready.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley