as in next
being the one that comes immediately after another
the following morning, I found the cat was gone
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as in audience
a group of people showing intense devotion to a cause, person, or work (as a film)
that rock star attracts quite a following
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as in succeeding
to come after in time
a wrap-up always follows the Super Bowl broadcast
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as in pursuing
to go after or on the track of
let's follow the boys to their hiding place
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as in obeying
to act according to the commands of
follow me, and you'll do OK
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as in traversing
to make one's way through, across, or over
followed the path into the garden
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as in noting
to take notice of and be guided by
don't follow his advice
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as in watching
to keep one's eyes on
stood on the platform and followed the departing train until it disappeared from sight
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Recent Examples of following
Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 15 Oct. 2024
Morgan appeared with her husband in a following photo as the pair sat together on a couch in what appeared to be their living room with baby Cleo fast asleep on her dad’s lap.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2025
At first, the page had a modest following of a few hundred members.
—Brian M. Sloan, NBC News, 9 Feb. 2025
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
The snow is supposed to end by Tuesday afternoon, and temperatures in the mid-Atlantic region will rise above freezing following a days-long cold snap.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Pelon's Food Truck has gained its following solely through word of mouth, Guthrie said.
—Noun
Scuba Oversized Funnel-neck Half Zip Velvet $148 $84 at Lululemon
Part of Lululemon’s signature Scuba Collection, this funnel-neck half zip has a huge following despite being a relatively new drop.
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Johnson was originally hired to his position in 2022, following three seasons as a lower-level assistant on the Lions’ staff.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for following
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When one Mickey dies, a new body is regenerated, ready to take on the next mission.—
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Related Articles Isolated in ‘harsh conditions:’ Deportee from US details legal limbo in Panama camp near Darien Gap Trump revels in mass federal firings and jeers at Biden before adoring conservative crowd Former Rep. Barbara Lee wants to be Oakland’s next mayor.—
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The charges were based on an argument that the entourage of managers and aides who helped Kelly meet girls — and keep them obedient and quiet — amounted to a criminal enterprise.—
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The clip — which quickly made its way around the internet on Tuesday, February 11 — featured Swift, 35, leaving a post-Grammys event with her entourage.—
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In terms of the audience’s interpretation, so much of the show is about the ways in which different people can look at the same events and come to radically different conclusions.—
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Identify Direct And Indirect Competitors First, start by listing your direct competitors - companies that offer similar products or services targeting the same audience.—
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Everything—from travel to fashion, architecture, interiors and culinary pursuits—is meticulously designed, sometimes obviously, sometimes not.—
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The president has made no secret of his pursuit of an agreement that would give the United States access to a significant share of the mineral wealth -- one that Zelenskyy has, so far, declined to take.—
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Karen Huger, a star of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Potomac, was sentenced to two years in jail on Wednesday, with one year suspended, after being found guilty of charges related to a March 2024 DUI.—
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But after the second half on Tuesday night at Molineux, the reality of a Cunha-less future seems even more concerning.—
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But battling isn’t the same as succeeding.—
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As job roles continue to shift, the professionals who can combine technical knowledge with creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability will be the ones driving change and succeeding in the future of work.—
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Nebraska is all in on pursuing Millard South tight end Isaac Jensen.—
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Although initially pursuing a medical career, she was drawn back to her father's passion for sustainable energy solutions.—
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The 14 suites were built with recyclable aluminum ceilings, recycled teak wood, and rocks sourced on site.—
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Up at the hospital, the pope is on the 10th floor in a special suite of rooms, including a chapel.—
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“Following.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/following. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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