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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 ensued
Trump removed them under the Alien Enemies Act, which gives the President enhanced powers in wartime; court challenges ensued.
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Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Orion managed to shake him off but a battle ensued that went on all night.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
At that scene, an angry crowd quickly assembled and a tense confrontation ensued.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
The fourth quarter was electric for both teams, as each scored two touchdowns in the 15 minutes that ensued.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Naturally, escalation ensued in the form of Hilary Duff’s husband and singer Meghan Trainor.
—Melinda Yao, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
Western counterparts often acknowledge them privately, even as public backlash from some European institutions and media figures ensued against Rubio’s candor.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
When Kenney went inside the home and wanted to continue watching the game, a fight ensued.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
What ensued from there was seven straight minutes of peak college football.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Orion managed to shake him off but a battle ensued that went on all night.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
At that scene, an angry crowd quickly assembled and a tense confrontation ensued.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
The fourth quarter was electric for both teams, as each scored two touchdowns in the 15 minutes that ensued.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Naturally, escalation ensued in the form of Hilary Duff’s husband and singer Meghan Trainor.
—Melinda Yao, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
Western counterparts often acknowledge them privately, even as public backlash from some European institutions and media figures ensued against Rubio’s candor.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
When Kenney went inside the home and wanted to continue watching the game, a fight ensued.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
What ensued from there was seven straight minutes of peak college football.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensued
replaced
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The move reflects a shifting tennis sponsorship landscape, with classic brands long associated with the professional tour, like Fila, Sergio Tacchini, and Ellesse, being replaced by younger activewear brands like FP Movement, Lululemon, and Vuori.—
Jessica Schiffer,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
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This additive method replaced time-consuming polishing techniques.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Ensued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensued. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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