fol·low·ing
ˈfä-lə-wiŋ 
1
: being next in order or time
the following day
2
: listed or shown next
trains will leave at the following times
: subsequent to
following the lecture tea was served
following
4 of 4present participle of follow entry 1
Examples of following in a Sentence
Adjective
She found a good job, and moved into a new house the following year.
We met again the following day.
Trains will leave at the following times: 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 8 p.m.
If you have questions or comments, please write to us at the following address: P.O. Box 234,….
Noun
The band has a large and devoted following in Japan.
The movement quickly gained a following among young people.
Preposition
Following the lecture, refreshments were served.
We were tired for a few days following our trip.
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Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Adhere to the two-second rule for maintaining a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 3 May 2026
Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
The mascot, like other celebrities with social media followings, was accessorized with shades from Sunglass Hut, a bag from Coach and a manicure from Essie.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
New York City's LaGuardia Airport reopened Monday following Sunday night's runway crash.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Adhere to the two-second rule for maintaining a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Adhere to the two-second rule for maintaining a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 3 May 2026
Noun
As a result, Saudi designers are building global followings without relying solely on traditional retail channels.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
The mascot, like other celebrities with social media followings, was accessorized with shades from Sunglass Hut, a bag from Coach and a manicure from Essie.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Preposition
Campbell appeared emotional following Wednesday’s hearing.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
New York City's LaGuardia Airport reopened Monday following Sunday night's runway crash.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Following.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/following. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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following
1 of 3 adjective
fol·low·ing
ˈfäl-ə-wiŋ
1
: being next in order or time
the following day
2
: listed or shown next
following
2 of 3 noun
: a group of followers
following
3 of 3 preposition
: immediately after
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