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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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The Fever's next game comes on the road against the Washington Mystics, with Indiana looking to avoid slipping to fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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And because the state is naturally scenic with varied terrain from one area to the next, driving between these sights ends up being a journey in and of itself.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 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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Despite Sanders' criticism, the gravy continues to have a loyal following decades later.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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Still in his yellow-and-blue climbing jacket, he can be seen in later video being wheeled on a trolley from the helipad at HAMS hospital in Kathmandu.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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That start time, during the hottest part of the day, may have been chosen to maximize the global audience, much of which is located in later time zones.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The Southern Poverty Law Center asked a federal judge on Wednesday to consider sanctioning federal prosecutors, after the Justice Department shared an unsigned and unstamped copy of a superseding indictment against the nonprofit with members of the media.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Not all of the bets were successful because Rozier collected four rebounds, which was more than the betting line, the superseding indictment said.—
Rebecca Boone,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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“Ensuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensuing. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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