ENSUES Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

ensues

verb

present tense third-person singular of ensue

as in replaces

to come at a later time; to happen as a result When the news broke, a long period of chaos ensued.

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Recent Examples of ensues Punches are thrown, a bottle is smashed over Harrelson’s head and general hilarity ensues over the next few moments. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026 So ensues a period of delirious soul-searching, given tremendous gravitas by Bakhtadze. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026 Oftentimes, technique can fly out of the window and a brawl ensues. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Gilligan’s Island, American television sitcom about a group of castaways on a desert island and the chaos that ensues as their attempts at rescue are constantly thwarted. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026 Laughter ensues when a guest suggests both slogans would make excellent caseback engravings. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 26 July 2026 Add agents into the mix, who can easily circumvent rules that prohibit contacting the player, and chaos ensues. — ABC News, 22 July 2026 Other players find trade speculation stressful, a reasonable response to the sudden life upheaval that ensues. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 11 July 2026 What ensues is, of course, chaos off the rails, and in a film shot on location in Alaska and in glorious, gritty 35mm. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 July 2026

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The presidential memorandum replaces a 2013 policy signed by former President Barack Obama.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026
If the borrower qualifies for refinancing on their own, then the new loan replaces the old one, and the original cosigner is no longer responsible for the debt.

— Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

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Don’t expect crazy flavors or fussy, over-the-top presentation; just excellent home-style baking where taste supersedes everything else.

— Kyle Beechey, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026
Genesis argued that the county lacked authority to revoke the permits because federal law supersedes local regulations.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

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