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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Meta has so far argued that Kaley's excessive use of Instagram was not an addiction and that their platform was not to blame for her ensuing mental health problems.

From BBC

The student rallies that started on Saturday followed other commemorations held across the country last week marking 40 days since since the escalation of protests and the ensuing deadly crackdown on 8 January.

From BBC

He admired the spirit of liberty, for instance, yet opposed the French Revolution and supported Napoleon, believing that ensuing populist disorder would then, as it turned out, require autocracy.

From Los Angeles Times

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

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