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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
Inside the restaurant, a struggle ensued between two officers, including Vanover.
—
Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
From there, chaos quickly ensued.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Biles grabbed Wade from behind, and a scramble for the football ensued.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Officers initiated a traffic stop; however, the suspect failed to yield, and a brief pursuit ensued, Wells said.
—Allyson Vergara, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
In early 2020, after some legislators had received classified briefings about the likely severity of COVID-19, a flurry of stock-buying ensued in industries that stood to profit from the pandemic.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
By early September, their lead dropped to 9½ games — but then a free fall in the standings ensued.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Leyva’s brother was eventually able to move Leyva aside and saw his mother in the trunk, at which point a fight between the brothers ensued over the next few minutes throughout the parking lot.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
Abraira apparently dropped the call, and drama ensued.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
From there, chaos quickly ensued.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Biles grabbed Wade from behind, and a scramble for the football ensued.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Officers initiated a traffic stop; however, the suspect failed to yield, and a brief pursuit ensued, Wells said.
—Allyson Vergara, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
In early 2020, after some legislators had received classified briefings about the likely severity of COVID-19, a flurry of stock-buying ensued in industries that stood to profit from the pandemic.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
By early September, their lead dropped to 9½ games — but then a free fall in the standings ensued.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Leyva’s brother was eventually able to move Leyva aside and saw his mother in the trunk, at which point a fight between the brothers ensued over the next few minutes throughout the parking lot.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
Abraira apparently dropped the call, and drama ensued.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensued
replaced
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The 18 runs plundered off one over was the most Jasprit Bumrah had ever conceded in Tests, leaving the bowler perplexed as he was replaced.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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When Topham left several weeks into the band’s practices, he was replaced by Clapton, who played with a bold, confident approach that won over London club attendees.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Ensued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensued. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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