Definitions

ensued

[en-sood] / ɛnˈsud /

VERB

start to happen; come to pass

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arise befall come up emanate occur turn out

STRONG

appear attend derive develop eventuate flow follow issue proceed result stem succeed supervene

WEAK

be consequent on be subsequent to come after come next eventualize turn up

Antonyms

STRONG

cause cease disregard halt neglect precede repress stop

WEAK

antecede

Example Sentences

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Tensions ensued as the new investors sought to rein in what they viewed as Turner’s habit of making big decisions on a whim.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Just under 140,000 people met that final deadline, but years of litigation ensued and it wasn’t until almost four years later, by late July 2025, that they had to file evidence for their claims.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

Ukraine pushed to be involved in the talks, and several meetings and summits ensued.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

In 2018, Buckingham split with Fleetwood Mac and a legal battle over lost wages with his former band ensued.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

A small academic brouhaha ensued, complete with hundreds of footnotes.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann