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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
Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Over the ensuing years, the estate worked aggressively to manage and grow the estate’s assets, in tandem with fighting off a growing number of allegations from men who said that the singer had abused them as children.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 May 2026
Those questions grew louder as Barlow struggled to score in the OHL, finishing his regular season with 32 goals after scoring 40 and 46 times in the previous two seasons — and remained even after his late offensive surge and ensuing playoff dominance.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The ensuing war has closed the Strait of Hormuz and kept oil tankers pent up in the Persian Gulf instead of delivering crude to customers worldwide.
—Stan Choe, Fortune, 27 May 2026
The ensuing war has closed the Strait of Hormuz and kept oil tankers pent up in the Persian Gulf instead of delivering crude to customers worldwide.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
As soon as the ensuing point was played, Gea made a quick exit toward the locker rooms.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Nvidia expanded at a breakneck pace after an AI craze set off by the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in 2022, soaring nearly 700% over the ensuing two years.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 20 May 2026
China’s Commerce Ministry merely confirmed arrangements on procuring aircraft and ensuing China’s supply of aircraft engines – technology where China still lags the US.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Verb
The ensuing fallout— which came just as the department cleared all but one benchmark — led multiple members of OPD’s top command staff to be disciplined, while numerous criminal cases were dismissed or overturned, including at least three murder convictions.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Over the ensuing years, the estate worked aggressively to manage and grow the estate’s assets, in tandem with fighting off a growing number of allegations from men who said that the singer had abused them as children.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 May 2026
Those questions grew louder as Barlow struggled to score in the OHL, finishing his regular season with 32 goals after scoring 40 and 46 times in the previous two seasons — and remained even after his late offensive surge and ensuing playoff dominance.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The ensuing war has closed the Strait of Hormuz and kept oil tankers pent up in the Persian Gulf instead of delivering crude to customers worldwide.
—Stan Choe, Fortune, 27 May 2026
The ensuing war has closed the Strait of Hormuz and kept oil tankers pent up in the Persian Gulf instead of delivering crude to customers worldwide.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
As soon as the ensuing point was played, Gea made a quick exit toward the locker rooms.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Nvidia expanded at a breakneck pace after an AI craze set off by the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in 2022, soaring nearly 700% over the ensuing two years.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 20 May 2026
China’s Commerce Ministry merely confirmed arrangements on procuring aircraft and ensuing China’s supply of aircraft engines – technology where China still lags the US.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 18 May 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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Architect Robert Morris-Nunn and his firm Circa retained much of the original factory’s bones, reportedly replacing only four beams, while transforming the site into an upscale art boutique hotel within one of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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For in-demand air defense systems, replacing as many as 290 THAAD, or Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, interceptors that shot down incoming Iranian drones and missiles could take until the end of 2029, CSIS estimates.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 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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