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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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Treasury yields fell on optimism about peace in the Middle East following Trump’s announcement of a two-week cease-fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

When I spotted them, I wasn't remotely interested in the match they were following.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The DXY dollar index fell 1% to 98.86, having hit a one-month low of 98.685 earlier on optimism about peace in the Middle East following the announcement of the two-week cease-fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler went after López following a high-and-tight wild pitch in the fifth.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

There was little sleeping in our barracks that night and no roll call the following morning.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom