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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
Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Indeed, many of Tsietsi’s 12 siblings, and even his parents, Nomkhitha and Joseph, got swept up in the ensuing political violence in which hundreds of protesters died and thousands more were injured.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Since these bacteria live inside the animals’ bodies and are transferred to ensuing generations by being placed in their eggs, there are plenty of opportunities for horizontal gene transfer.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026
Not only does the opening hour pay off on the eight episodes of build-up that first aired two years ago, but the ensuing half-season benefits from the focus and unification lent by the results.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
Connecticut guard Kennedy Burke converted the ensuing free throw to cut the deficit to 74-72 with less than three minutes remaining.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
His ensuing words were unfit for inclusion in this story.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
The ensuing investigation — detailed in Netflix's Maternal Instinct documentary — revealed that Parker lied for more than nine months about being pregnant.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
On the ensuing possession, Jade Melbourne’s layup cut the Valkyries’ lead back to one.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Verb
The ensuing outcry from families of two crash victims prompted Paramount Pictures to remove the shot and an apology from Bay.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Indeed, many of Tsietsi’s 12 siblings, and even his parents, Nomkhitha and Joseph, got swept up in the ensuing political violence in which hundreds of protesters died and thousands more were injured.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Since these bacteria live inside the animals’ bodies and are transferred to ensuing generations by being placed in their eggs, there are plenty of opportunities for horizontal gene transfer.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026
Not only does the opening hour pay off on the eight episodes of build-up that first aired two years ago, but the ensuing half-season benefits from the focus and unification lent by the results.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
Connecticut guard Kennedy Burke converted the ensuing free throw to cut the deficit to 74-72 with less than three minutes remaining.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
His ensuing words were unfit for inclusion in this story.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
The ensuing investigation — detailed in Netflix's Maternal Instinct documentary — revealed that Parker lied for more than nine months about being pregnant.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
On the ensuing possession, Jade Melbourne’s layup cut the Valkyries’ lead back to one.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensuing
Adjective
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The commission is scheduled to hold its first in-person meeting, which will be open to the public, in Berkeley in October, with additional meetings planned for Los Angeles, the Central Valley and Northern California over the next 12 months.—
Anat Rubin,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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If the justices agree to take any of the cases, they would likely be argued in the next term that begins in October, with decisions handed down after the midterm elections.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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The supernatural energy keeps escalating with each subsequent episode, eventually delving into the island’s early history and the town’s founding by one Richard Warren (Hamish Linklater).—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
21 June 2026
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In subsequent weeks, Gomez posted a few more magical BFF moments from the wedding, including a pre-wedding toast and a dance floor shot.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Aguirre will have to make at least one lineup change against South Korea, with Edson Álvarez replacing César Montes, who is serving a red-card suspension.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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According to Xcel, those investments include replacing nearly 18,000 utility poles, adding more than 400 miles of transmission lines, replacing approximately 306 miles of distribution cable and bringing new substations online.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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In a following slide, Lively called out Stoney Clover, which held a three-day pop-up event in New York City in celebration of the Knicks making it to the Finals.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Despite Sanders' criticism, the gravy continues to have a loyal following decades later.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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The nomination process for the HRTS Access Leadership Award will be announced at a later date.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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The City Council will have the final say at a later date.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The Afghan national accused of carrying out a deadly ambush-style shooting targeting National Guard members near the White House pleaded not guilty Tuesday to all charges in a 17-count federal superseding indictment.—
Bonny Chu , Jake Gibson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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The 32-year-old Rozier was charged with two counts this past fall, but prosecutors added two new charges last month in a superseding indictment.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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“Ensuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensuing. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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