adjective
- happening or coming immediately after something else
Examples
- The team lost the game, and the ensuing celebration by their opponents was brief.
- Heavy rains caused flooding, and the ensuing cleanup took weeks.
- The announcement sparked controversy and ensuing debates in the media.
- She made a mistake in her speech, and the ensuing silence was awkward.
- The accident caused a traffic jam and ensuing delays for commuters.
- The company’s poor earnings report led to ensuing stock price drops.