ensuing

[en-soo-ing]

adjective

1. occurring after something else; subsequent or following.

   You can watch the full lecture and the ensuing discussion on our YouTube channel.

   Over the ensuing millennia, further eruptions continued to shape and give rise to the mountain.

Other Word Forms

• ensuingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of ensuing¹

ensu(e) ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

He said he was "astounded" by the ensuing criticism, describing his venue as an "inclusive and safe environment".

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Perceptions of nuclear power have evolved after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing energy crunch in Europe that stemmed from sanctions on Russian energy like natural gas.

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On the Raiders’ ensuing possession, Chicago blocked a field goal try to hold on for the win.

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In many of the videos, gunfire can clearly be heard as people scatter in the ensuing chaos.

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But it also notes that any unsportsmanlike conduct penalty would have applied when Johnson, the actual punter, came out to punt on the ensuing drive.

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Related Words

• coming 
• consequent 
• subsequent