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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
Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Following an emergency C-section and the ensuing recovery, Lee has spent much of the last year learning to try to balance being a full-time mom and a full-time professional golfer.
—Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Most of the survey period took place before the recent ceasefire headlines and ensuing market bounce, suggesting the findings may already be somewhat stale.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found last month states that legalize sports betting see ensuing rises in consumer delinquencies.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Scheierman, who also had seven assists, six rebounds, two steals and a block, outmuscled Carter on the ensuing possession to force a jump ball and help secure the win.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
The meltwater carved a deep channel through the soft rock and, over the ensuing millennia, patiently fashioned the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon.
—Anthony Fredericks, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Between them, Braque and Picasso had formulated appropriative strategies that would be used over the ensuing decades.
—Howard Halle, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
During the ensuing investigation, police saw through witness statements and video footage that Atrailu William Moore, 38, of Gary, followed the victim through the parking lot, spoke with him briefly, and then hit him with his red Jeep Grand Cherokee, the release said.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Brown, whose married last name is now O'Brien, recently recounted the ensuing ordeal in an exclusive interview with USA TODAY.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Following an emergency C-section and the ensuing recovery, Lee has spent much of the last year learning to try to balance being a full-time mom and a full-time professional golfer.
—Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Most of the survey period took place before the recent ceasefire headlines and ensuing market bounce, suggesting the findings may already be somewhat stale.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found last month states that legalize sports betting see ensuing rises in consumer delinquencies.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Scheierman, who also had seven assists, six rebounds, two steals and a block, outmuscled Carter on the ensuing possession to force a jump ball and help secure the win.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
The meltwater carved a deep channel through the soft rock and, over the ensuing millennia, patiently fashioned the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon.
—Anthony Fredericks, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Between them, Braque and Picasso had formulated appropriative strategies that would be used over the ensuing decades.
—Howard Halle, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
During the ensuing investigation, police saw through witness statements and video footage that Atrailu William Moore, 38, of Gary, followed the victim through the parking lot, spoke with him briefly, and then hit him with his red Jeep Grand Cherokee, the release said.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensuing
Adjective
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But the next morning, the equipment had to be pulled.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Take this mug on the next camping trip or just for your morning coffee.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Is her subsequent death an accident, suicide or an honor killing?—
The Know,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Corey Day saw his streak of eight straight top 10s end with a 12th-place finish after rallying from an accident on Lap 101 and subsequent flat tire.—
Reid Spencer,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bishop said replacing the bronze and copper plaques can cost up to $4,000 each.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Unlike current treatments that primarily manage symptoms by replacing dopamine, the experimental therapy aims to modify the disease itself, a shift experts describe as potentially transformative.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 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,
Daily News,
13 Apr. 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,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Additional details, including nominations and venue information, will be announced at a later date.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Holland, Heist and Grinage are in custody in Maryland and will be arraigned on the charges in Pennsylvania at a later date, authorities said.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The approach has nothing to do with maximizing screentime or superseding her actual director, but modulating her performance within a broader context.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Iran war, in other words, seems to be superseding earlier grievances and instead uniting disparate extremist forces against the United States.—
Jacob Ware,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Ensuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensuing. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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