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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
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 June 2026
Goetz is also the main subject of Fear and Fury, by the historian Heather Ann Thompson, and Five Bullets, by the CNN legal analyst Elliot Williams, both of which narrate the shooting and ensuing legal saga in great detail.
—Kevin Lozano, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
The Sailors won the ensuing faceoff, and quickly turned up the tempo.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
The ensuing outrage compelled the outlet to remove the images.
—Angelica Kalika, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
The six ensuing frames, however, were nearly pristine.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
Last week, complex resident Onecimo Ponce Mendoza also sued Atmos Energy, alleging that the company’s negligence contributed to the explosion and to his ensuing injuries.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Better things were to come in the ensuing seasons, much of it to the credit of Adelman.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Israel’s ensuing offensive has killed over 72,800 Palestinians, including more than 900 since the ceasefire took hold last October, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
Verb
As the opening tipoff nears, Adam Silver and his $76 million rights juggernaut are the clear winners here, even if the ensuing legal skirmish over the NBA’s separation from TNT likely robbed the commissioner of more than a little sleep.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 June 2026
Goetz is also the main subject of Fear and Fury, by the historian Heather Ann Thompson, and Five Bullets, by the CNN legal analyst Elliot Williams, both of which narrate the shooting and ensuing legal saga in great detail.
—Kevin Lozano, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
The Sailors won the ensuing faceoff, and quickly turned up the tempo.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
The ensuing outrage compelled the outlet to remove the images.
—Angelica Kalika, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
The six ensuing frames, however, were nearly pristine.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
Last week, complex resident Onecimo Ponce Mendoza also sued Atmos Energy, alleging that the company’s negligence contributed to the explosion and to his ensuing injuries.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Better things were to come in the ensuing seasons, much of it to the credit of Adelman.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Israel’s ensuing offensive has killed over 72,800 Palestinians, including more than 900 since the ceasefire took hold last October, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensuing
Adjective
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When the Red Sox made the playoffs last year the belief was the club had finally taken the next step back toward sustained success and that their five-year rebuild was over.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The parliamentary election will decide the next government, with the winning party picking the prime minister.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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That taped performance and subsequent record release were an inflection point in showing a different side to the rapper, one whose ambitions were artistically deeper than the surface level of his commercial success would suggest.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
31 May 2026
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Often, if the first fruits of the season are misshapen, the subsequent fruits are well-formed.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Otherwise, tenants would be allowed to withhold up to 50% of their rent or $500, whichever is greater, and put the money toward replacing the broken appliance or fixing whatever needs to be remedied.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
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The renovations included painting columns, refurbishing marble, replacing chairs and renovating stages, according to previous USA TODAY reporting.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Key Background Hamilton was a former GOP congressional candidate in Virginia, and grew a following online for his criticisms of the Biden administration’s response to Hurricane Helene.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
11 May 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,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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The club's name and logo will be announced at a later date.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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The wallpaper failed commercially, as did a later attempt to market it as greenhouse insulation.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
Verb
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But after the case was transferred to adult prosecution and a federal grand jury returned a superseding indictment, the government asked the court to revisit that release decision.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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That superseding indictment said Birchmore was between 8 and 10 weeks pregnant with a baby boy.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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“Ensuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensuing. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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