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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
Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Several argued that they had been subjected to an unfair process, and had been tormented with the fear of public shaming and the ensuing consequences for their careers.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
And right when they're embroiled in the ensuing messy separation, new DNA evidence surfaces in Adam's case, the woman Bob cheated with turns up missing, and just like that, Sarah's back in the spotlight.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Back then, in response to severe ensuing financial constraints, several major car manufacturers pulled out of their team-owning F1 commitments (Honda, BMW, Toyota) or reduced their stake in a squad (Renault).
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The decline of the corridor, brought on by pandemic-era lockdowns and the ensuing shift in workplace dynamics, has been further punctuated by tenants in the market downsizing their space needs and seeking out amenity-rich properties closer to the water.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Set in the crime world in and around the Triple Frontier, a three-border area where Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay meet, the drama was inspired by a robbery that took place in 2017 and ensuing real-life events.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
Over the ensuing fifteen years, publications about the theoretical or methodological implications of computer vision for the study of art have proliferated, generating an extensive discourse about its potentials.
—Sonja Drimmer, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
But an ensuing corner three by White effectively ended that threat, and late free throws by Holiday and Tatum iced Boston’s ninth consecutive win.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
Murray came up with a steal on the ensuing inbound play and immediately called timeout.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Several argued that they had been subjected to an unfair process, and had been tormented with the fear of public shaming and the ensuing consequences for their careers.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
And right when they're embroiled in the ensuing messy separation, new DNA evidence surfaces in Adam's case, the woman Bob cheated with turns up missing, and just like that, Sarah's back in the spotlight.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Back then, in response to severe ensuing financial constraints, several major car manufacturers pulled out of their team-owning F1 commitments (Honda, BMW, Toyota) or reduced their stake in a squad (Renault).
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The decline of the corridor, brought on by pandemic-era lockdowns and the ensuing shift in workplace dynamics, has been further punctuated by tenants in the market downsizing their space needs and seeking out amenity-rich properties closer to the water.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Set in the crime world in and around the Triple Frontier, a three-border area where Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay meet, the drama was inspired by a robbery that took place in 2017 and ensuing real-life events.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
Over the ensuing fifteen years, publications about the theoretical or methodological implications of computer vision for the study of art have proliferated, generating an extensive discourse about its potentials.
—Sonja Drimmer, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
But an ensuing corner three by White effectively ended that threat, and late free throws by Holiday and Tatum iced Boston’s ninth consecutive win.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensuing
Adjective
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Lavi, whose next film Bau: Artist at War releases on Sept. 26, tied the knot with Shira in September 2021.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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If the mayor and his bloc won’t act, voters will in the next election.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The Princess of Wales has been adjusting to life post-cancer and has had to reevaluate her priorities in the wake of her cancer and subsequent treatment.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
9 July 2025
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In the years since, multiple U.S. attorneys general and Homeland Security secretaries have extended those protections due to ongoing recovery challenges, subsequent natural disasters, and worsening economic and political crises.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Usual manufacturers' guidelines state replacing them every five to seven years, which ends up generating a significant amount of waste.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
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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Increase your following distanceto five to six seconds.—
Cheryl Vari,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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In a following move, Waller will be signing a one-year deal with Miami worth $5 million.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 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
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“Ensuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensuing. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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