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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
Tense exchange captured on video An exchange ensued between officers and Kwembe.
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Doug Myers, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Yet what ensued Wednesday, in the wake of his news, reinforced the biggest flaw that must be fixed for that to happen.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026
An avalanche subsequently ensued.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
The fire department was called, and a rescue operation ensued, per the 7 News and 9 News.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Robinson then grabbed Daniels around the neck and walked him several feet until a brief scuffle ensued between the two teams.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The men fled in a white sedan and a police chase ensued.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The pursuit ensued and went through multiple jurisdictions, including portions of Sutter, Butte and Yuba counties.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
In the current moment, this specifically meant Israel and Russia, and an uproar ensued — particularly with regard to Israel.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Doug Myers, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Yet what ensued Wednesday, in the wake of his news, reinforced the biggest flaw that must be fixed for that to happen.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026
An avalanche subsequently ensued.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
The fire department was called, and a rescue operation ensued, per the 7 News and 9 News.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Robinson then grabbed Daniels around the neck and walked him several feet until a brief scuffle ensued between the two teams.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The men fled in a white sedan and a police chase ensued.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The pursuit ensued and went through multiple jurisdictions, including portions of Sutter, Butte and Yuba counties.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
In the current moment, this specifically meant Israel and Russia, and an uproar ensued — particularly with regard to Israel.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensued
replaced
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He was replaced by junior Ben Bianchi, a UCF commit, who, after giving up a home run to Ben Shields, got Carter Cox to go down swinging.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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With one on and one out in the fifth inning and the Mets up by one, the Yankees replaced right-hander Jake Bird with left-hander Brent Headrick to face Soto, with Mark Vientos right behind him.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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“Ensued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensued. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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