Definitions

ensued

[en-sood] / ɛnˈsud /

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 2018, Buckingham split with Fleetwood Mac and a legal battle over lost wages with his former band ensued.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

A debate has since ensued on Wall Street about whether the Fed can shrink its balance sheet further without disrupting markets.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

A different kind of chaos ensued online, with users unclear on when, or if, they would receive payouts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Until recently, D’Amaro had mastered another Wambsgansian trait: the ability to play softy while the CEO fielded the outrage from visitors and investors that ensued thanks to these incidents.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

A long silence ensued, and then finally the door opened again.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green