Synonyms of ensues

ensues

verb

present tense third-person singular of ensue

as in replaces

to come at a later time; to happen as a result

When the news broke, a long period of chaos ensued.

Related Words

• replaces
• supersedes
• supplants
• succeeds
• displaces
• supervenes
• postdates

Dissimilar Words

• follows
• precedes
• predates
• antedates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ensues

Out of uniform and out of his comfort zone, about a week before the chaos ensues, Jack Campbell could, and probably should, be doing just anything else with his time. — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

There’s no chance of dividing the Apple, and only one goddess can win the prize—so Hera and Athena are furious that Aphrodite is given this glory, and the Trojan War ensues. — Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026

That doesn’t go according to plan, and chaos ensues as Gracie tackles Cheryl for the crown in the iconic on-screen moment. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

What ensues is, in a purely visceral way, wholly transfixing. — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026

Chaos ensues as all three adult kids and their offspring move in. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

But chaos ensues when Nick and Troy hijack one of those parade vehicles that just happens to be equipped with a gigantic nuclear bomb. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026

In other words, history repeats itself, and historically, great TV is built on characters, consistency, and the connection that ensues from both. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026

Punches are thrown, a bottle is smashed over Harrelson’s head and general hilarity ensues over the next few moments. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026