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as in next
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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as in subsequent
being, occurring, or carried out at a time after something else
the war and the ensuing famine caused unimaginable suffering
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as in replacing
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 ensuing
Meghan Pryce, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
The killing and its aftermath dominated news headlines and social media conversation in the ensuing days amid discourse surrounding political violence and freedom of speech.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
Later in the game, after a three-and-out for a Raiders team already trailing 20-10, Jaylin Lane housed the ensuing punt return for a 90-yard score.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
The Cardinals couldn’t do much with their ensuing possession, and rookie Upton Stout’s third-down pass defense forced another Cardinals punt — and another 49ers’ game-winning finish.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
The ensuing celebration sent the crowd into a frenzy.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
The ensuing kick from Kyle Cunanan tied the score at 17 as both teams headed to the locker room.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Thayer went three and out on the ensuing drive, with the Tigers failing to register a first down.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Throughout the week, Cox, who is in his last term as governor, has been at the center of coverage of Kirk’s shooting and the ensuing investigation.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
The media giant is still reckoning with widespread backlash over benching Jimmy Kimmel last week and an ensuing boycott by some viewers before his show returned to the air.
—Meghan Pryce, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
The killing and its aftermath dominated news headlines and social media conversation in the ensuing days amid discourse surrounding political violence and freedom of speech.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
Later in the game, after a three-and-out for a Raiders team already trailing 20-10, Jaylin Lane housed the ensuing punt return for a 90-yard score.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
The Cardinals couldn’t do much with their ensuing possession, and rookie Upton Stout’s third-down pass defense forced another Cardinals punt — and another 49ers’ game-winning finish.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
The ensuing celebration sent the crowd into a frenzy.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
The ensuing kick from Kyle Cunanan tied the score at 17 as both teams headed to the locker room.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Thayer went three and out on the ensuing drive, with the Tigers failing to register a first down.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Throughout the week, Cox, who is in his last term as governor, has been at the center of coverage of Kirk’s shooting and the ensuing investigation.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensuing
Adjective
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Staffers plan to open up the detox initiative incrementally and potentially reach capacity by early next year.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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The bears, set to hibernate later this year, with the most votes, advance to the next round, with only one crowned Fat Bear Week champion.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, the Oregon State Police Medical Examiner’s Office Human Identification Program learned the unidentified remains were likely interred at Mountain View Cemetery in Oregon City during a subsequent investigation.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
24 Sep. 2025
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Nearly a year after the article and its subsequent fallout, the lack of a crowd is one indicator of how the brand and the woman behind it has changed.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The endeavor — which involved bulldozing local slums and replacing them with apartments for poor families — is the brainchild of Anne Guinness and Lady Adelaide Guinness (Ann Skelly), the siblings’ first cousin and Edward’s future wife.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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This game is such a dog that Disney is considering taking the game broadcast off the air and replacing it with Jimmy Kimmel re-runs.—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Adhere to the two-second rule for maintaining a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Berry's following post, shared to Instagram on Aug. 17, featured her in a brand-new look.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The expert testimony will continue at a later date.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Horsman is being held without bail ahead of arraignment at a later date at Plymouth Superior Court in Brockton.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Federal prosecutors subsequently issued a superseding indictment one year later charging them with 27 counts, including the charges related in this plea agreement.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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This is despite Israeli actions long superseding the targeting of Hamas.—
Esther Brito Ruiz,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Ensuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensuing. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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