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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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Hansen, who joined the CSA in 2009 following his career as a fighter pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force, will be the first non-American to fly around the Moon.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

The following season, the Bruins lost again in the Sweet 16, this time in a 78-69 nailbiter against Louisiana State.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

There have been more expensive arrivals in Newcastle's history, but few can rival Trippier's impact following his £12m move.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

It opened to the public as a national park attraction the following year and was later designated a National Historic Landmark.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The following evening, the three doctors met the two sisters for a series of examinations.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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