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 Words From

• en·su·ing·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of ensuing¹

ensu(e) ( def ) + -ing ²( def )

Example Sentences

So when Reynold Hoover talks about his new role as chief executive for LA28, the private group responsible for staging the Games and the ensuing Paralympics, he often refers to his stint as a brigadier general in the Afghanistan war.

From Los Angeles Times

Keen Slate readers might at this point raise the fact that I suggested in 2018 that Democrats nominate Beto O’Rourke for president for similar charisma-related reasons, only for him to flop in the ensuing primary.

From Slate

The Rams were not able to to tneutralize the Dolphins on the ensuing possession, and Jason Sanders extended the lead with a 50-yard field goal.

From Los Angeles Times

Montana Longcrier caught a six-yard touchdown pass with no time on the clock and Mia LaRosa snared the ensuing one-point conversion pass from Addyson Wink as Troy scored three times in the last two minutes to stun San Clemente 33-32 in the first game of the day.

From Los Angeles Times

On the second play of Northview’s ensuing drive the sophomore returned an interception 20 yards for a touchdown and Lyric Verdugo’s one-point catch made it 14-0.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• coming
• consequent
• subsequent