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ensue

[en-soo] / ɛnˈsu /
VERB
start to happen; come to pass
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arise befall come up emanate occur turn out
STRONG
appear attend derive develop eventuate flow follow issue proceed result stem succeed supervene
WEAK
be consequent on be subsequent to come after come next eventualize turn up
Antonyms
STRONG
cause cease disregard halt neglect precede repress stop
WEAK
antecede

Example Sentences

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In-state refineries would no doubt be ordered to make a priority of producing jet fuel for the military, but then shortages of gasoline and jet fuel for commercial airlines would ensue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

There’s going to be a lot of new capital raised, and we expect a massive new wave of capacity expansion to ensue.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

"But this effect will not last long, and a trend shift will ensue before the middle of the century."

From Science Daily • Oct. 26, 2025

Any off-world bug could be analysed, possibly even brought back to Earth, providing prima facie evidence to at least significantly limit any scientific push back that may ensue.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2025

Days of darkness ensue, the switches dead, the grid empty.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr