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 a disruption, air carriers will often automatically rebook passengers on a new flight the same day or the following day. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

The reforms also require companies to disclose forward-looking statements, forecasts and financial performance indicators covering at least the following year, which should help create more sustainable demand after listing. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

For example, the South Florida Water Management District stands to lose nearly $21 million in the first year after the measure sets in, followed by $43 million the following year. — Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Arick Metayer Miami-Dade Corrections They were both transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center in critical condition, where Peyton died the following morning, according to the report. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the following

• hollowing
• swallowing
• wallowing