Synonyms of ensuing

ensuing 1 of 2

adjective

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• next
• following
• succeeding
• second
• subsequent
• coming
• successive
• on deck
• consecutive
• sequential
• posterior
• immediate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• previous
• prior
• precedent
• foregoing
• former
• past
• preceding
• last
• anterior
• antecedent

2

as in subsequent

being, occurring, or carried out at a time after something else

the war and the ensuing famine caused unimaginable suffering

Synonyms & Similar Words

• subsequent
• later
• after
• latest
• late
• posterior
• eventual
• final
• latter
• last
• following
• delayed
• concluding
• belated
• slow
• closing
• ultimate
• behind
• terminal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• previous
• prior
• former
• precedent
• fore
• foregoing
• anterior
• preceding
• early
• antecedent
• premature
• advanced
• advance

ensuing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of ensue

as in replacing

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

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

Related Words

• replacing
• superseding
• succeeding
• supplanting
• displacing
• supervening
• postdating

Dissimilar Words

• preceding
• following
• antedating
• predating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ensuing

Verb

The ensuing advertising battle for Davis' seat cost well over $50 million, according to the ad-tracking firm AdImpact, ranking among the most expensive House races nationally. — Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026

The ensuing months of chaos and spiking prices have punished countries everywhere, including in Europe. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2026

During the ensuing investigation, authorities used Automated License Plate Reader technology to locate the man's car, which was in San Francisco. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

In an ensuing crackdown, tens of thousands of people were detained, with many beaten by police. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

The Bears were helped on the ensuing kickoff by Seahawks defensive lineman Mike Morris’ unnecessary roughness penalty, setting them up at their 44-yard line. — Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Instead, because of the position of the ball being changed so late, the Chiefs punted, and the Broncos scored a touchdown on their ensuing drive. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

In the ensuing pile-on, both were savagely harassed across social media platforms, with groypers even calling for them to be doxxed. — Nathan Taylor Pemberton, Vanity Fair, 29 Oct. 2026

Restaurants and bars currently flooded are now beginning to plan for potentially worse weather in the ensuing weeks. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026