the following
noun
: the following one or ones
—used to introduce a list, a quotation, etc.
The finalists are the following: Mary, James, and George.
The following are the times of departing trains: 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 8 p.m.
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Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
In the following picture, Cavallari is seen relaxing on a couch.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.
—USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
Philadelphia is scheduled to play Los Angeles in 2025, but the reigning champions traditionally get to open the following season at home.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
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“The following.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20following. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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