Synonyms

ensuing

American

[en-soo-ing] / ɛnˈsu ɪŋ /

adjective

occurring after something else; subsequent or following.

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

Other Word Forms

ensuingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of ensuing

ensu(e) ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Whatever the act is, it’s hidden from the trailer, but the ensuing reactions are not.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

With opposition factions still standing defiant after the poll, the conflict and ensuing humanitarian crisis show no sign of abating.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The ensuing knockout streak has catapulted him into - perhaps prematurely - conversations about world titles.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

For different reasons, each leader feared that the ensuing debate would raise divisive issues that he preferred to avoid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

In the ensuing national hysteria Congress funneled millions upon millions of dollars into the California- based aerospace industry, and the boom was on.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer

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