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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
Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Later starring role as intrepid bike courier Jim, who miraculously survived the first two movies and, apparently, the ensuing 28 years.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
The National Basketball Association has commented on the bombshell report regarding the Los Angeles Clippers and star forward Kawhi Leonard, and announced an ensuing investigation.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
On the ensuing play, senior running back Andrew Barkley gained 36 yards to give the Wildcats a first down at the 5.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
That is, if a practice has weak passwords, doesn't configure MFA or adds insecure third-party applications, the cloud vendor isn't responsible for ensuing breaches.
—Tarun Eldho Alias, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
After leading 14-0 at halftime, Rancho Bernardo fumbled on their second-half opening drive before forcing Brawley to turn the ball over on downs on the ensuing drive.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Their awkward ensuing conversation, filled with long pauses, suggests that after all these years, these people know very little about one another.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2025
Such communications also offer vital details when people die or are injured during interactions with police officers — allowing journalists to fact-check statements made by department leaders in their ensuing news releases.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
Tyler, lost in rage in his Hyde form, kills his mother in the ensuing carnage.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Later starring role as intrepid bike courier Jim, who miraculously survived the first two movies and, apparently, the ensuing 28 years.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
The National Basketball Association has commented on the bombshell report regarding the Los Angeles Clippers and star forward Kawhi Leonard, and announced an ensuing investigation.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
On the ensuing play, senior running back Andrew Barkley gained 36 yards to give the Wildcats a first down at the 5.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
That is, if a practice has weak passwords, doesn't configure MFA or adds insecure third-party applications, the cloud vendor isn't responsible for ensuing breaches.
—Tarun Eldho Alias, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
After leading 14-0 at halftime, Rancho Bernardo fumbled on their second-half opening drive before forcing Brawley to turn the ball over on downs on the ensuing drive.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Their awkward ensuing conversation, filled with long pauses, suggests that after all these years, these people know very little about one another.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2025
Such communications also offer vital details when people die or are injured during interactions with police officers — allowing journalists to fact-check statements made by department leaders in their ensuing news releases.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensuing
Adjective
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And the company aims to take reuse to even greater levels with its next vehicle, a giant rocket-spaceship combo called Starship.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Companies already in the IPO process would then have 30 days to complete the process under prior rules, Nasdaq said, while all subsequent listings would have to comply with the changes.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Her mental health crisis, and her daughter's subsequent own struggle with anxiety opened her eyes to a bigger problem hiding in plain sight.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Interestingly enough, the Institute for Coaching Innovation believes that instead of replacing these human pillars, AI can strengthen them.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Taking single-function controllers out of the loop and replacing them with a domain computer also cuts latency.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Following his arrest on May 2, Hinton gained a following online and raised thousands in multiple fundraisers on an online crowdfunding platform, GiveSendGo.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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In a following move, Waller will be signing a one-year deal with Miami worth $5 million.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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The daughters of Happy Days stars Henry Winkler and Ron Howard have a special connection, having grown up in the later years of the beloved series.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Adelson, who now faces up to life in prison, will be sentenced at a later date.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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And then a superseding indictment came out that was unsealed about a year and a half ago that specifically detailed Maduro's actions.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Ensuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensuing. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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