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1
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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2
being, occurring, or carried out at a time after something else
- the war and the ensuing famine caused unimaginable suffering
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ensuing
verbpresent participle of ensue
Synonyms & Antonyms of ensuing (Entry 2 of 2)
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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