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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
Juliette Arcodia, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Alex Karaban made both technical free throws, and Braylon Mullins scored inside on the ensuing possession to put the Huskies back up by 13, 67-54.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Which is what made the question feel necessary, and Hart’s ensuing response both predictable and telling.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Sienna Betts failed to corral a defensive rebound before fouling Grace Schmidt, and then lost the ball to Schmidt in the backcourt on the ensuing possession.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
Then, after a Heat steal on the Rockets’ ensuing inbound play, Fontecchio scored on a Houston goaltend for a 122-121 Heat lead.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Minnesota forced a shot-clock violation by Mississippi on the ensuing possession.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
In the 37th minute, Maggie Graham beat Murphy to the ball for what appeared to be the opening goal, however it was ruled a foul due to the ensuing collision.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
After scoring 44 points in the game’s opening 15 minutes, the Suns scored just 60 over the ensuing 33.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
For example, when the count is 2-1 and the batter doesn’t swing at a borderline pitch, his fate will be dramatically shifted by the ensuing call.
—Juliette Arcodia, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Alex Karaban made both technical free throws, and Braylon Mullins scored inside on the ensuing possession to put the Huskies back up by 13, 67-54.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Which is what made the question feel necessary, and Hart’s ensuing response both predictable and telling.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Sienna Betts failed to corral a defensive rebound before fouling Grace Schmidt, and then lost the ball to Schmidt in the backcourt on the ensuing possession.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
Then, after a Heat steal on the Rockets’ ensuing inbound play, Fontecchio scored on a Houston goaltend for a 122-121 Heat lead.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Minnesota forced a shot-clock violation by Mississippi on the ensuing possession.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
In the 37th minute, Maggie Graham beat Murphy to the ball for what appeared to be the opening goal, however it was ruled a foul due to the ensuing collision.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
After scoring 44 points in the game’s opening 15 minutes, the Suns scored just 60 over the ensuing 33.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensuing
Adjective
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The bases still loaded, Smith won it in the next at-bat.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Man stabbed to death in Southie apartment A man was stabbed in an apartment in South Boston Friday and pronounced dead at a hospital the next day.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the face of this uncertainty, companies and other organizations are preparing for a world in which the conflict — and subsequent jolt to crude prices — becomes a long-term challenge, affecting everything from travel planning to mail delivery.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Woods’ car crash and subsequent arrest on a DUI charge occurred during the second round of the tournament.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The loss of A’Shawn Robinson is a glaring one at the moment, and replacing the 2024 sack leader should be a priority in April.—
Mike Kaye
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Gampel, which opened in 1990, has been home to both basketball programs, replacing the old FieldHouse as the on-campus venue.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Under the current version of the empty homes tax measure, owners of vacant second homes would have to pay an annual levy of $8,000 the first year, effective in 2027, and $10,000 every following year.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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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,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The governor has long been an ally of Silicon Valley dating back to his days as a supervisor and later mayor of San Francisco in the late 1990s and early 2000s during the dot-com boom.—
Lia Russell
March 25,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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The Iran war, in other words, seems to be superseding earlier grievances and instead uniting disparate extremist forces against the United States.—
Jacob Ware,
Boston Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Ensuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensuing. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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