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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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Property records show the owners listed the property for sale in June 2023 but that the listing was removed the following month.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

This is Villa's second European semi-final in three seasons under the Spanish manager, following a Conference League run in 2023-24, and comes after a Champions League quarter-final appearance last season.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Allbirds shares fell after an initial surge following its artificial intelligence pivot announcement.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

She said her focus was following in the footsteps of Tennessee Williams and the other greats of American modernism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

It was the following morning when over the loudspeaker during roll call came the word: “Ten Boom, Cornelia!”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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