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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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It told ships to consult with the Revolutionary Guard to steer around them by following new routes along Iran’s coast.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

He has made a late surge in the polls thanks to a large TikTok following.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

However, their decision to water the greens each morning - softening them for the following day - has made scoring easier as the week has gone on.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Their marriage was annulled the following November, months before “Control” was released.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Twenty-seven teams have taken our smell as the valid trail and are following us.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

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