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as in next
being the one that comes immediately after another
business was slow in the restaurant's first year, but the ensuing year saw a much-needed increase
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as in subsequent
being, occurring, or carried out at a time after something else
the war and the ensuing famine caused unimaginable suffering
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as in replacing
to come at a later time; to happen as a result
When the news broke, a long period of chaos ensued.
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Recent Examples of ensuing
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
The war in Iran and the ensuing collapse in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has driven more cargo to Pakistani ports and effectively expanded their role in wider trade throughout South and Southeast Asia.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
The ensuing fallout − including legal proceedings, the show's explosive reunion and Sandoval's controversial interview in The New York Times − dominated social media discourse and the news cycle for months.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
More than 1,100 non-US troops were killed after allies joined the US’ ensuing war in Afghanistan.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
So Jaguar decided to change the equation, and the ensuing polarizing response was exactly what the company was looking for, at least to hear Jaguar tell it.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
But after the ensuing inbounds, a Cayden Boozer pass was tipped and stolen by Mullins.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Amid such a tragedy, the ensuing outcry over the CEO’s language choice might look like a tempest in a teapot.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Seven of those nine teams had losing records in the ensuing four years.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
Shamet missed the ensuing three, but the possession opened the floodgates.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
The war in Iran and the ensuing collapse in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has driven more cargo to Pakistani ports and effectively expanded their role in wider trade throughout South and Southeast Asia.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
The ensuing fallout − including legal proceedings, the show's explosive reunion and Sandoval's controversial interview in The New York Times − dominated social media discourse and the news cycle for months.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
More than 1,100 non-US troops were killed after allies joined the US’ ensuing war in Afghanistan.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
So Jaguar decided to change the equation, and the ensuing polarizing response was exactly what the company was looking for, at least to hear Jaguar tell it.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
But after the ensuing inbounds, a Cayden Boozer pass was tipped and stolen by Mullins.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Amid such a tragedy, the ensuing outcry over the CEO’s language choice might look like a tempest in a teapot.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Seven of those nine teams had losing records in the ensuing four years.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensuing
Adjective
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The bases still loaded, Smith won it in the next at-bat.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Man stabbed to death in Southie apartment A man was stabbed in an apartment in South Boston Friday and pronounced dead at a hospital the next day.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the face of this uncertainty, companies and other organizations are preparing for a world in which the conflict — and subsequent jolt to crude prices — becomes a long-term challenge, affecting everything from travel planning to mail delivery.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Woods’ car crash and subsequent arrest on a DUI charge occurred during the second round of the tournament.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With Atkins having graduated early to get a jump on his football career at Miami of Ohio, Fecht is essentially replacing him now on the baseball team as well.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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If capital is taxed more and labor less, replacing people with AI is no longer the cheapest path, and using AI to augment human workers rather than replace them becomes a more attractive option.—
Ravi Kumar S,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Under the current version of the empty homes tax measure, owners of vacant second homes would have to pay an annual levy of $8,000 the first year, effective in 2027, and $10,000 every following year.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The governor has long been an ally of Silicon Valley dating back to his days as a supervisor and later mayor of San Francisco in the late 1990s and early 2000s during the dot-com boom.—
Lia Russell
March 25,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Iran war, in other words, seems to be superseding earlier grievances and instead uniting disparate extremist forces against the United States.—
Jacob Ware,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Iran war, in other words, seems to be superseding earlier grievances and instead uniting disparate extremist forces against the United States.—
Jacob Ware,
Boston Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Ensuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensuing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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