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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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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
Chad Graff, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Over the ensuing decades, the mixture of water, sand, cement, and rebar brought forth buildings that were tough, tall, sinuous, mass-produced, and wildly complex.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 Jan. 2025
Following solo ventures by all three, the trio reunited several times over the ensuing years, including for a 1972 concert to support George McGovern’s failed presidential campaign, his 1978 Survival Sunday anti-nukes show and a summer reunion tour that same year.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 7 Jan. 2025
While chaos erupts, Mark does gain some respect from his wife in the ensuing events.
—Griff Griffin, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
The ensuing battle grabbed headlines for more than 10 months and entrenched the superiority of French fashion among American elites.
—Einav Rabinovitch-Fox / Made By History, TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
The ensuing trials dominated headlines throughout the country.
—Brittany Friedman / Made By History, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
The 10-year Treasury yield has continued its climb to kick off 2025, and Morgan Stanley is recommending that investors stick with quality stocks to manage any ensuing market tumult.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
Minnesota kicked a field goal on the ensuing drive to take a 17-7 lead.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
But little of the ensuing year went as planned.
—Chad Graff, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Over the ensuing decades, the mixture of water, sand, cement, and rebar brought forth buildings that were tough, tall, sinuous, mass-produced, and wildly complex.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 Jan. 2025
Following solo ventures by all three, the trio reunited several times over the ensuing years, including for a 1972 concert to support George McGovern’s failed presidential campaign, his 1978 Survival Sunday anti-nukes show and a summer reunion tour that same year.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 7 Jan. 2025
While chaos erupts, Mark does gain some respect from his wife in the ensuing events.
—Griff Griffin, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
The ensuing battle grabbed headlines for more than 10 months and entrenched the superiority of French fashion among American elites.
—Einav Rabinovitch-Fox / Made By History, TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
The ensuing trials dominated headlines throughout the country.
—Brittany Friedman / Made By History, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
The 10-year Treasury yield has continued its climb to kick off 2025, and Morgan Stanley is recommending that investors stick with quality stocks to manage any ensuing market tumult.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
Minnesota kicked a field goal on the ensuing drive to take a 17-7 lead.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensuing
Adjective
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Their trial, originally set for next week, has been postponed until July.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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After Wednesday’s contest against the Bulls, the Heat has just two regular-season games left to play — Friday at New Orleans Pelicans and Sunday vs. Washington Wizards — before beginning the play-in tournament next week.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the subsequent months, her attorneys worked out an arrangement for Schrader to pay a confidential sum to resolve her allegations.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 Apr. 2025
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Historically, when the U.S. Policy Uncertainty Index, a measure compiled by financial economists at three leading universities, has been high (above 155), as is the case today, the S&P 500 has delivered average returns of 9.3% over the subsequent six months and 18.1% over the subsequent 12 months.—
Jeffrey Schulze,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Meta’s new president of global affairs Meta is replacing its president of global affairs Nick Clegg, a former British deputy prime minister, with Joel Kaplan, the company’s current policy vice president and a former Republican Party staffer.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
3 Jan. 2025
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Given the Panthers’ other needs, replacing all three specialists in the same offseason might be tricky.—
Joseph Person,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Cassie appeared with her baby bump in a following close-up shot as Fine’s hands cradled her stomach.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Serena Williams and Meghan Markle's Friendship Timeline Lilibet appeared alongside Williams in a following post as the pair continued to play Candy Land while Meghan, dressed in a loose-fitting navy-blue top and pants, watched.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Alvarez was charged on superseding information.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors have said their criminal investigation is ongoing and additional charges or defendants could be added in a possible superseding indictment.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN,
21 Oct. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Ensuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensuing. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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