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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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In it, the daughter of a talented mathematician discovers a life-changing proof in a notebook following his death.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

"The airport has stayed open throughout this crisis" following risk assessments based on information received "mainly from the US embassy", said Mohammed Aziz, head of Lebanon's civil aviation authority.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

A poignant and emotional start to Fury's ring walk saw a tribute to boxing legend Ricky Hatton, with Blue Moon playing in his honour following his death in September.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

The directions she had been following were gone.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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