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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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The Angels declined to comment on Gerger’s court filing, in which he wrote that the Angels offered in November 2024 to pay Kay’s legal bills and did so for the following eight months.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Apple shares fell Tuesday following a report of potential delays for its foldable iPhone.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Carrick was placed in charge until the end of the season in January following the sacking of Ruben Amorim.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Kanye West has been barred from entering the U.K. following a backlash over a planned performance by the rapper at a London music festival, according to event organizers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Irene had mentioned that she had a date with her fiancé following the lesson—a sunset picnic in the hills—and that her brother was to bring the food sent by their mother.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu