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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
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Enlisted as a producer on Ludacris’ 1999 independent debut Incognegro, Bangladesh’s unique sound proved to be intoxicating when paired with Luda’s lyrics, evidenced by the ensuing bidding war that ended with Luda inking a record deal with Def Jam Records.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Langs noted that the four previous times, the team that went seven games won the ensuing World Series.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
After two murder trials during the 1980s and three ensuing petitions for post-conviction relief, Vedam’s conviction was eventually granted another legal review this past August.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The confederacy of tribes was pressured into ceding lands to the state of New York, and further displaced by ensuing frontier settlement.
—Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
The ensuing court case fell apart because some expert evidence was flawed.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
The fumble return came on the first play of the ensuing drive after a score by running back Rhamondre Stevenson, giving the Patriots two touchdowns in 11 seconds of game time.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Israel’s response and the ensuing war left more than 67,000 Palestinians dead, including thousands of civilians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Marchand had a shot on goal five seconds into the game, drew a tripping penalty 33 seconds into the game and tallied the primary assist on Mackie Samoskevich’s goal on the ensuing power play.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Enlisted as a producer on Ludacris’ 1999 independent debut Incognegro, Bangladesh’s unique sound proved to be intoxicating when paired with Luda’s lyrics, evidenced by the ensuing bidding war that ended with Luda inking a record deal with Def Jam Records.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Langs noted that the four previous times, the team that went seven games won the ensuing World Series.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
After two murder trials during the 1980s and three ensuing petitions for post-conviction relief, Vedam’s conviction was eventually granted another legal review this past August.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The confederacy of tribes was pressured into ceding lands to the state of New York, and further displaced by ensuing frontier settlement.
—Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
The ensuing court case fell apart because some expert evidence was flawed.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
The fumble return came on the first play of the ensuing drive after a score by running back Rhamondre Stevenson, giving the Patriots two touchdowns in 11 seconds of game time.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Israel’s response and the ensuing war left more than 67,000 Palestinians dead, including thousands of civilians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensuing
Adjective
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Finding the right toiletry bag for your next trip is as important as buying a reliable carry-on or a hassle-free backpack.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Ahmad spent the next few days in deep discussion with Moore about everything from communist class politics to nationalist teachings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Rollins' injury and the subsequent implosion of the faction appeared to put Theory's return back on hold.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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James' later videos investigated if the Group 7's initial virality had any affect on users being served her subsequent posts.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Chelsea used four wingers against Liverpool — Alejandro Garnacho and Joao Pedro started, with Jamie Gittens and Estevao replacing them late on — and all four enjoyed themselves.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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But with inflation replacing the earliest moments of that stage, all of a sudden the story of our ultimate origins was thrown into doubt.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Motorists are urged to slow down, use headlights, and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Adhere to the two-second rule for maintaining a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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By the 1970s, Colma's western edge attracted car dealerships and later big box stores, a rail transit station and apartments.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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The portrait of Depardieu that Ferrara gives is the last in Scene’s gallery of fellow addicts, beginning with the author’s immediate family and continuing with his later friends and collaborators, quite a few of whom come to unhappy ends.—
Nick Pinkerton,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a superseding indictment, officials added drug charges against the trio for possession of LSD.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Oct. 2025
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The company’s parent, SGO Corporation, was included in a superseding indictment filed in Florida federal count on Thursday.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Ensuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensuing. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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