ensuing

American  

[en-soo-ing] / ɛnˈsu ɪŋ /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• ensuingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of ensuing

ensu(e) ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

But on the ensuing possession, Maiava threw into heavy coverage in the seam.

From Los Angeles Times

What emerged in the ensuing years is a patchwork of conflicting appellate court decisions, which the Supreme Court attempted to resolve Monday.

From Los Angeles Times

Wilson remained chairman and held other roles at the retailer in the ensuing years.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ensuing buzz led to a reincarnation of the band, featuring Jageri and Patrick Mwondela from WITCH's old days, and a number of younger European musicians.

From BBC

On the ensuing possession, Wallace picked off a pass for his first career interception and returned it 56 yards to set up Blake Corum’s one-yard touchdown run for a 23-14 lead.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• coming
• consequent
• subsequent