the following

noun

: the following one or ones

—used to introduce a list, a quotation, etc.

The finalists are the following: Mary, James, and George.

The following are the times of departing trains: 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 8 p.m.

Examples of the following in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin replaced both Roberson and Luckett in 2000, Franklin exited after a few months and the girl group became a trio — dropping their third album, Survivor the following year. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026

His vehicle was recovered the following day in Virginia Beach with assistance from the Virginia Beach Police Department, according to the sheriff's office. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026

Ivory Coast’s 20-year-old winger Bazoumana Toure started his nation’s opening game against Ecuador and then completed a £42million ($56m) move to Newcastle United the following week. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Once the funeral service ends, Graham’s remains will be taken to his home state of South Carolina, where additional services will be held the following day. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 22 July 2026

Rhymes for the following

• hollowing
• swallowing
• wallowing