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following

[fol-oh-ing] / ˈfɒl oʊ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
happening, being next or after
Synonyms
STRONGEST
coming consecutive ensuing subsequent succeeding successive
STRONG
attendant back hinder latter posterior pursuing rear resulting serial specified then trailing
WEAK
a while later after a while afterward coming after coming next consequent consequential directly after henceforth in pursuit in search of in the wake of later later on next next off on the scent presently proximate sequent sequential seriate supervenient when
Antonyms
STRONG
front preceding
WEAK
first leading
NOUN
persons of an interest or belief
Synonyms
STRONGEST
audience
STRONG
adherents circle clientage clientele cortege coterie dependents entourage fans group groupies hangers-on patronage patrons public retinue rout suite support supporters train
Antonyms
STRONG
opposition
WEAK
disbelievers

Example Sentences

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US forces returned to Saudi Arabia in 2019, following an agreement between Washington and Riyadh, with media reports at the time suggesting that hundreds would be hosted at Prince Sultan Air Base.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

“This arrest comes following a contact earlier that day at a nearby transit center for similar circumstances,” the department’s statement read.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

A man has been charged following disorder in south Belfast on Friday.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

West has maintained a huge following, with 73.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify and 19.7 million followers on Instagram.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

There was little sleeping in our barracks that night and no roll call the following morning.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.