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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
Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
The two countries reportedly had planned the ensuing assault for weeks.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
The ensuing power play did not go well for the visitors, and then Gauthier fired home a one-timer from Jackson Lacombe 20 seconds after the penalty expired.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
In the ensuing months, Musk slashed the company’s workforce, gutted its trust and safety team and rolled back content moderation policies.
—Barbara Ortutay, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
In the ensuing days and weeks, at least 37 international sports federations—the bodies who administer rules and regulations for elite-level skiing, track and field, figure skating and other sports—issued similar statements.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 3 Mar. 2026
The magazine appeared in a variety of languages at various points over the ensuing decades, including French, Czech, Slovak, Russian, and Hungarian.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Mar. 2026
In the ensuing months, Musk slashed the company's workforce, gutted its trust and safety team and rolled back content moderation policies.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Yasmin's descent into a personal and financial spiral in the wake of Charles' sudden death—and the ensuing scandal surrounding his exposure as a scammer who embezzled millions from his own company—also mirrors talking points from Maxwell's life.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
Given the prospect of nuclear war, humanity’s arsenal could indeed wipe out every living human on Earth from detonations and the ensuing fallout.
—Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
The two countries reportedly had planned the ensuing assault for weeks.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
The ensuing power play did not go well for the visitors, and then Gauthier fired home a one-timer from Jackson Lacombe 20 seconds after the penalty expired.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
In the ensuing months, Musk slashed the company’s workforce, gutted its trust and safety team and rolled back content moderation policies.
—Barbara Ortutay, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
In the ensuing days and weeks, at least 37 international sports federations—the bodies who administer rules and regulations for elite-level skiing, track and field, figure skating and other sports—issued similar statements.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 3 Mar. 2026
The magazine appeared in a variety of languages at various points over the ensuing decades, including French, Czech, Slovak, Russian, and Hungarian.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Mar. 2026
In the ensuing months, Musk slashed the company's workforce, gutted its trust and safety team and rolled back content moderation policies.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Yasmin's descent into a personal and financial spiral in the wake of Charles' sudden death—and the ensuing scandal surrounding his exposure as a scammer who embezzled millions from his own company—also mirrors talking points from Maxwell's life.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensuing
Adjective
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So Holland decided draft picks for next season and the season after were more valuable than immediate help this season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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And to Smith, there’s no use in Charlotte getting ahead of itself — particularly with Lionel Messi coming to town next week.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The subsequent strikes have been the most intense since a November 2024 ceasefire.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Barnes turned over the email to university police, who attempted to contact the sender and received a subsequent email, according to ESPN.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Holt — a former USL league president who helped Sacramento join as an expansion team in 2014 — is replacing Todd Dunivant, who was hired to be the sporting director for Major League Soccer club New York City FC in December.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Democrat Charles DeLoach is slated to become the next District 5 leader, replacing outgoing commissioner Laura Meier.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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,
18 Feb. 2026
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Adhere to the two-second rule for maintaining a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The members of an investigative subcommittee will be announced at a later date.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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An official policy is being reviewed, the district spokesperson confirmed, to be brought forward for a vote by the school board at a later date.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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No new charges were in the superseding indictment unsealed on Friday, as prosecutors charged a third individual with serving as a middleman between bettors and Clase.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In October, authorities filed a superseding indictment against 21-year-old Baron Cain Martin of Arizona, accusing him of membership in 764 and other groups and exploiting children – including a 13-year-old girl who carved swastikas into her body at his direction.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Ensuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensuing. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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