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, 18 Feb. 2026
Adhere to the two-second rule for maintaining a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
David Weigel, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Building his following at an elevated pace, Adrion a little over a year had just 150K on Instagram.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
Adam Sabes , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Rozier was arrested in Orlando, where the Heat stayed overnight following Wednesday’s 125-121 season-opening loss to the Magic.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
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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, 18 Feb. 2026
Adhere to the two-second rule for maintaining a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
Time magazine’s Nik Popli looked closely at how Talarico and Crockett were working to convert their online followings into votes and good news cycles.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Building his following at an elevated pace, Adrion a little over a year had just 150K on Instagram.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
Preposition
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office released the video on Tuesday afternoon following day 6 of hearings to determine if evidence will be excluded from Mangione's trial.
—Adam Sabes , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Rozier was arrested in Orlando, where the Heat stayed overnight following Wednesday’s 125-121 season-opening loss to the Magic.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Following.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/following. Accessed 9 Mar. 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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