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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
Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Jensen tapped his helmet and the ensuing ABS challenge showed the pitch was less than one-tenth of an inch outside.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Pratt entered politics blaming Bass for last year’s Palisades and Eaton Fires and the ensuing property damage.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 May 2026
To meet the ensuing demand, the studio where Bradley worked expanded from a small room to two floors of the building.
—Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
Israel’s ensuing offensive has killed more than 72,724 Palestinians, including at least 846 since a ceasefire took hold last October.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
In the ensuing years, Amanda frequently cited illness for her absences from her job as a resident advisor (RA) in college at San Jose State University, her college classmates recalled in a Scamanda bonus episode.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
In a lengthy interview with Le Monde, Louvre president Christophe Leribault revealed his plans for leading the Paris museum, which remains roiled by the October theft of its crown jewels, structural decay, and the ensuing departure of former president Laurence des Cars.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
In each prior occurrence, the stock went on to experience additional upside over the ensuing months.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Verb
The ensuing celebration turned into a surprise announcement that Dorsey and his wife are expecting.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Jensen tapped his helmet and the ensuing ABS challenge showed the pitch was less than one-tenth of an inch outside.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Pratt entered politics blaming Bass for last year’s Palisades and Eaton Fires and the ensuing property damage.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 May 2026
To meet the ensuing demand, the studio where Bradley worked expanded from a small room to two floors of the building.
—Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
Israel’s ensuing offensive has killed more than 72,724 Palestinians, including at least 846 since a ceasefire took hold last October.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
In the ensuing years, Amanda frequently cited illness for her absences from her job as a resident advisor (RA) in college at San Jose State University, her college classmates recalled in a Scamanda bonus episode.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
In a lengthy interview with Le Monde, Louvre president Christophe Leribault revealed his plans for leading the Paris museum, which remains roiled by the October theft of its crown jewels, structural decay, and the ensuing departure of former president Laurence des Cars.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
In each prior occurrence, the stock went on to experience additional upside over the ensuing months.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensuing
Adjective
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Hernandez, now a Southern Section champion again, along with all the other winners will move onto the CIF preliminaries next Saturday to face the rest of the state's top female jumpers, with a chance to get back to the state finals.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Otherwise, the Canadiens were stopped on their first shot and scored on their next three in Game 6; the Sabres were stopped on their first shot and scored on three straight against Jakub Dobeš in Game 5.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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The World Health Organization has assessed the risk to the global population as low, while noting that current evidence suggests subsequent human-to-human transmission may have occurred on board.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Following its 2025 acquisition by Fox’s Tubi Media Group and subsequent additions of Backtracks (ad tech) and Supercast (subscriptions), Red Seat offers a robust monetization stack.—
Lin Cherry,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Ghia’s take on the XK140 was likely even faster, since its lightweight aluminum body—replacing the standard model’s steel shell—shaved as much as 220 pounds.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
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There’s no replacing a filmmakers perspective or authorship.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Adhere to the two-second rule for maintaining a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Adhere to the two-second rule for maintaining a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Once beloved, Miasma fell from grace over the years thanks to a series of shitty sequels plus later generations’ reappraisal of the films’ blatant misogyny and transphobia.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The day Riley spoke at Kaseya Center, Rozier was back in court, learning of superseding federal sports bribery and honest-services wire-fraud charges being planned.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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The superseding indictment said Birchmore was between 8 and 10 weeks pregnant with a baby boy.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Ensuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensuing. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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