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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
Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Israel’s response and the ensuing war left more than 67,000 Palestinians dead, including thousands of civilians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
The experience gave Lopez a clear view of the excitement and the ensuing challenges of building for a wide audience.
—William Jones, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Coming off an open week, the Cardinal (2-4, 1-2) forced a three-and-out on defense to start the game, but Liam Thorpe fumbled the ensuing punt return to give possession back to the Mustangs (4-2, 2-0).
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
In the end, when Malcolm pulls out a sword on him, Brian is given little choice but to kill Malcolm in front of Ellen in the ensuing battle, tainting the start of the happy couple’s life together.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
The ensuing Palisades fire was one of the most destructive wildfires in Los Angeles history, destroying 23,400 acres of land and nearly 7,000 of homes across the Pacific Palisades region.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Israel’s ensuing war in Gaza has been the deadliest and most destructive Palestinians have ever endured.
—Greg Dixon, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
And then the follies of the ensuing play, which supplanted the earlier stand at the very same spot on the field as the most indelible and revealing snapshot of the game.
—Chris Ochsner, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Commanders were forced to punt on the ensuing possession after the touchdown, and the Bears got the ball back but went three-and-out, giving it right back to the Commanders.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Israel’s response and the ensuing war left more than 67,000 Palestinians dead, including thousands of civilians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
The experience gave Lopez a clear view of the excitement and the ensuing challenges of building for a wide audience.
—William Jones, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Coming off an open week, the Cardinal (2-4, 1-2) forced a three-and-out on defense to start the game, but Liam Thorpe fumbled the ensuing punt return to give possession back to the Mustangs (4-2, 2-0).
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
In the end, when Malcolm pulls out a sword on him, Brian is given little choice but to kill Malcolm in front of Ellen in the ensuing battle, tainting the start of the happy couple’s life together.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
The ensuing Palisades fire was one of the most destructive wildfires in Los Angeles history, destroying 23,400 acres of land and nearly 7,000 of homes across the Pacific Palisades region.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Israel’s ensuing war in Gaza has been the deadliest and most destructive Palestinians have ever endured.
—Greg Dixon, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
And then the follies of the ensuing play, which supplanted the earlier stand at the very same spot on the field as the most indelible and revealing snapshot of the game.
—Chris Ochsner, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensuing
Adjective
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Help your bulbs store up nutrients for next year by fertilizing again after the flowers have finished blooming.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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If Democrats hope to offer voters an alternative to Trumpism next election cycle, their standard-bearer cannot look like its mirror image.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In contrast, Cifuentes inherited senior players with strong views — many of whom may have become scarred by the two Premier League relegations and subsequent criticism from the stands.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the judges’ scores and viewer votes will carry over to next week’s show, raising the stakes for the subsequent elimination.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To get into character for the role, the actor shaved his head, replacing his locks with a combover, and adjusted his posture to appear nearly a foot shorter.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Some manufacturers are also re-formulating products to keep costs down, including replacing cocoa with shea butter or palm oil and incorporating peanut butter, caramel, and wafers to reduce cocoa content.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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,
14 Oct. 2025
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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,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For example, soldiers who were studied during parachute training showed dramatic stress responses within minutes of their first jump, but in later training jumps, that stress changed to thrill.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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Lady Annabel wore her privilege lightly, and in later years retreated to her home in Richmond, just outside London, enjoying her children, grandchildren and dogs away from the spotlight.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Federal prosecutors then issued a superseding indictment one year later charging them with 27 counts.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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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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“Ensuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensuing. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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