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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
David A. Lieb, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
In the ensuing battle, Mary is unable to run away from Howard, who then pins her down and seemingly chokes her out.
—Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
The ensuing rulers, the Joseon monarchy, did their predecessors one better.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Jackson was the Big 12 Freshman of the Year en route to an Elite Eight berth and the fourth overall pick in the ensuing draft.
—Pj Green
april 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
The ensuing war is a major one.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Morgan Rogers fired wide from the ensuing chance, yet the sweeping move — teasing passes before going through the gears as play progressed upfield — was what Villa often desire, but can sometime lack.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
During the ensuing six-minute pursuit, Estrada swerved the Nissan in and out of lanes on both sides of the road, at times reaching 80 mph.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Over the ensuing decades, with its litigation prowess and ample funds from supporters committed to advancing equality, the SPLC went on to bankrupt numerous notorious white supremacist organizations, including the United Klans of America and the Aryan Nations.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
Many states adopted their own income taxes over the ensuing years, including Missouri in 1917.
—David A. Lieb, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
In the ensuing battle, Mary is unable to run away from Howard, who then pins her down and seemingly chokes her out.
—Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
The ensuing rulers, the Joseon monarchy, did their predecessors one better.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Jackson was the Big 12 Freshman of the Year en route to an Elite Eight berth and the fourth overall pick in the ensuing draft.
—Pj Green
april 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
The ensuing war is a major one.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Morgan Rogers fired wide from the ensuing chance, yet the sweeping move — teasing passes before going through the gears as play progressed upfield — was what Villa often desire, but can sometime lack.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
During the ensuing six-minute pursuit, Estrada swerved the Nissan in and out of lanes on both sides of the road, at times reaching 80 mph.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Over the ensuing decades, with its litigation prowess and ample funds from supporters committed to advancing equality, the SPLC went on to bankrupt numerous notorious white supremacist organizations, including the United Klans of America and the Aryan Nations.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensuing
Adjective
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Name one clear next step, keep expectations realistic, and let momentum build through follow-through, not hype.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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The department turned them over the next day.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Just five times in the subsequent 26 games have the Mets scored more runs in a game than in one where they were shut out through nine.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Haiti continues to grapple with the devastation of the 2010 earthquake, compounded by subsequent natural disasters, political turmoil, and economic challenges.—
Dr. Alister Martin,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sometimes the batteries on the trackers would run low, and McGovern’s team would need to remove and recharge the devices, before surreptitiously replacing them.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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New builds are still coming online, often replacing older houses on some of the best plots.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Maintain a greater following distance in freeway traffic, slow down before intersections, be cautious on left turns, watch for pedestrians and cyclists before accelerating, avoid aggressive driving and respect higher rural speeds outside city centers.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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In a following day sale, Volcanic, a dense gestural early canvas from around 1951, will be offered with an estimate of $1 million to $1.5 million.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The team said the makeup of its contribution will be addressed in a later development and funding agreement.—
Nina Moske,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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For now, Allen will remain behind bars as the case proceeds, with the option to revisit his detention status at a later stage.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The superseding indictment said Birchmore was between 8 and 10 weeks pregnant with a baby boy.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bryant was charged in a superseding indictment.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Ensuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensuing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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