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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
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Politicians on both sides of the aisle are blaming each other for the shutdown and ensuing travel snafus.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
And then the follies of the ensuing play, which supplanted the earlier stand at the very same spot on the field as the most indelible and revealing snapshot of the game.
—Chris Ochsner, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
The ensuing kickoff return by running back Brashard Smith appeared to give the Chiefs good field position at the Kansas City 36-yard line, but a holding penalty on linebacker Jack Cochrane put the ball at the 17-yard line with 16 seconds remaining.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
On the ensuing second-and-28, Herbert completed a pass to Allen for 31 yards.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
After getting a stop on the ensuing Patriots drive, Allen had the chance for another touchdown drive to perhaps win the game.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
When Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, donned a pair of Veja’s V-10 shoes at the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney, Australia, the ensuing attention nearly crashed its website.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
In addition to the dead and injured, the attack caused widespread panic, and officials were seeking to reunite families who may have gotten separated in the ensuing confusion.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
The ensuing Palisades fire was one of the most destructive wildfires in Los Angeles history, destroying 23,400 acres of land and nearly 7,000 of homes across the Pacific Palisades region.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Politicians on both sides of the aisle are blaming each other for the shutdown and ensuing travel snafus.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
And then the follies of the ensuing play, which supplanted the earlier stand at the very same spot on the field as the most indelible and revealing snapshot of the game.
—Chris Ochsner, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
The ensuing kickoff return by running back Brashard Smith appeared to give the Chiefs good field position at the Kansas City 36-yard line, but a holding penalty on linebacker Jack Cochrane put the ball at the 17-yard line with 16 seconds remaining.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
On the ensuing second-and-28, Herbert completed a pass to Allen for 31 yards.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
After getting a stop on the ensuing Patriots drive, Allen had the chance for another touchdown drive to perhaps win the game.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
When Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, donned a pair of Veja’s V-10 shoes at the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney, Australia, the ensuing attention nearly crashed its website.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
In addition to the dead and injured, the attack caused widespread panic, and officials were seeking to reunite families who may have gotten separated in the ensuing confusion.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensuing
Adjective
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Raducanu is entered to play the WTA 500 event in Ningbo, China, next week, but could decide to end her season before then.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Speaking from inside the Jacksonville stadium — and inside a room with poster renderings of the finished product in 2028 — Chiefs team president Mark Donovan said Monday the organization is taking the next step toward establishing its future home.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Xiao reportedly built his fortune in business with Communist Party leaders and is currently in prison following a high-profile abduction by Chinese agents and subsequent disappearance.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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The show’s debut date of October 7, which marked the two-year anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel and the subsequent Israeli war in Gaza, was a seemingly peculiar decision given Egypt’s central role alongside Qatar as key mediators for a ceasefire.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 1966, Lodge received a call from Thomas with an offer to join The Moody Blues as their bass guitarist, replacing a departing Denny Laine.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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On Thursday, Sturm even shifted Mittelstadt to left wing, replacing him with Pavel Zacha.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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,
29 Sep. 2025
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Berry's following post, shared to Instagram on Aug. 17, featured her in a brand-new look.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In later books, Charlton elaborated on Di Stefano, a man born in Buenos Aires and who was capped by Argentina, Colombia and Spain.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The fourth season will premiere in 2026, with an exact release date to be revealed at a later time.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Federal prosecutors then issued a superseding indictment one year later charging them with 27 counts.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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This is despite Israeli actions long superseding the targeting of Hamas.—
Esther Brito Ruiz,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Ensuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensuing. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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