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

The ensuing blaze killed 12 people, half of whom were Malibu residents, according to the city.

From Los Angeles Times

As a result, when glitches occur, things start to feel off—creepy or strange—and this unsettling feeling is what’s responsible for the ensuing negative judgments.

From The Wall Street Journal

Because the relevant law only applies to food products, Oatly is still allowed to sell t-shirts bearing the slogan "post-milk generation" which it had made before the ensuing legal battle.

From BBC

Meanwhile, at least 52,623 people have been arrested in the ensuing crackdown, it added.

From Barron's

Wilson led the Seahawks 79 yards on the ensuing drive — but they needed 80 yards.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• coming
• consequent
• subsequent