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
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2
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
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Bargatze has yet to publicly speak about his attendance at the UFC Freedom 250 fights and the ensuing backlash.
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Zack Sharf,
Variety,
23 June 2026
One consequence of the ensuing wars was the emergence of a new, anti-sectarian, pacifist element in Dutch religious life.
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Clare Bucknell,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
This one feels like a no-brainer; then again, Horn was a Pro Bowler in 2024 and didn’t earn Top 100 status the ensuing offseason.
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Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
What happened over the ensuing decades now seems inevitable.
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Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
While the tax cap on wages adjusts each year to track inflation, it wasn't tweaked in the 1983 reforms to account for the labor market shifts that followed in ensuing years.
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Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Boozer’s greatest flaw as a prospect is his relative lack of athleticism, in comparison to the rest of the top four and to much of the ensuing lottery.
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Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The ensuing outcry from families of two crash victims prompted Paramount Pictures to remove the shot and an apology from Bay.
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Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Verb
How does this relate to the ensuing flashbacks of a wounded Castle hiding with a mother and her daughter and his pulse-pounding jumps from one harrowing hot frying pan situation to another?
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Bargatze has yet to publicly speak about his attendance at the UFC Freedom 250 fights and the ensuing backlash.
—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
23 June 2026
One consequence of the ensuing wars was the emergence of a new, anti-sectarian, pacifist element in Dutch religious life.
—
Clare Bucknell,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
This one feels like a no-brainer; then again, Horn was a Pro Bowler in 2024 and didn’t earn Top 100 status the ensuing offseason.
—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
What happened over the ensuing decades now seems inevitable.
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Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
While the tax cap on wages adjusts each year to track inflation, it wasn't tweaked in the 1983 reforms to account for the labor market shifts that followed in ensuing years.
—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Boozer’s greatest flaw as a prospect is his relative lack of athleticism, in comparison to the rest of the top four and to much of the ensuing lottery.
—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The ensuing outcry from families of two crash victims prompted Paramount Pictures to remove the shot and an apology from Bay.
—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensuing
Adjective
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The next World Cup match at Hard Rock Stadium will feature Ronaldo’s rival, when Messi and defending World Cup champion Argentina take on Cape Verde on Friday in the Round of 32.
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Over the next few weeks, there will be three additional matches at Atlanta Stadium for the knockout rounds.
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Her post and subsequent comment were met by a flood of support from fans and commenters.
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After a hard foul and subsequent yellow card by Mohannad Abu Taha, Argentina was set up with a free kick just inches outside the 18-yard box.
Verb
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Trump staged the June 24 event to kick off the Great American State Fair, replacing a concert series that fell apart when multiple musicians canceled, some citing concerns about politics.
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There were doubts as to whether Saliba, 22, could handle replacing Koné in the starting 11 despite the fact that Saliba scored against Qatar minutes after coming on for his injured teammate.
Adjective
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Adhere to the two-second rule for maintaining a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.
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Despite Sanders' criticism, the gravy continues to have a loyal following decades later.
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In later episodes, Computer (Brian Koppelman) encourages The Bear backer Uncle Jimmy (Oliver Platt) to partner with Albert.
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Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.
Verb
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Coral Springs resident Kashou was charged by a superseding indictment earlier this month in the Northern District of Texas, along with several co-defendants, with conspiracy to violate the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute.
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That charge — misprision of a felony — was filed in a superseding information Alvarez pleaded to, which followed the original indictment.
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“Ensuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensuing. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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