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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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Rosenior has sought to offer Fernandez an olive branch and a route forward following the punishment.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Iraq's civil aviation authority said it was reopening the country's airspace on Wednesday following the announcement of the US-Iran ceasefire.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Near-term oil supply remained tight despite easing headline prices following the cease-fire deal, Saxo Bank said, adding that more than 800 ships remained stranded in the Persian Gulf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

It represented a significant early test for the English head coach, who was appointed in January following Enzo Maresca's departure after a breakdown in relations with the same leadership group.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“I don’t want any of them following us.” she said.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo