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 backlash to Covid vaccines seems to have convinced the pro-vaccine side to become more cautious, more restrained, and more clinical in our approach. — Adam Zimmerman, STAT, 11 Sep. 2026

These chicken thighs take very well to batch-cooking at the start of the week and enjoying in the ensuing days. — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Sep. 2026

Sainmervil stepped up with an interception and return to the Wolverines 8-yard line on the ensuing possession. — Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

On the ensuing kickoff, a fumble by Boyd was recovered by Cohen Roper at the Broncos’ 32-yard line. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026

Even the Patriots’ biggest play, a flea-flicker that led to Brown getting wide open downfield, saw another underthrown pass from Maye — though the ensuing pass-interference call bailed them out. — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

An explosion and ensuing fire at a shipyard in eastern Fujian province in August killed one fire and rescue worker and injured 12 others, according to state media. — CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

The ensuing controversy caught Microsoft’s attention, with the company demanding LG remove the ads. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 10 Sep. 2026

On the Seahawks’ ensuing offensive drive, Lock finally unlocked his connection with star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba on fourth-and-one for a 45-yard touchdown, tying the game at 10-10 with just over 11 minutes to go. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026