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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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The body was found after the vehicle was impounded following a report that it was abandoned in the Hollywood Hills near a home that the Burke was residing in.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Zaragoza, who remain in the relegation zone alongside Huesca following the 1-0 loss, released a statement on Sunday saying it "strongly condemns what happened" and will "take the appropriate disciplinary measures".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

He served as Twitter’s chief technology officer before stepping in as CEO in 2021, following co-founder Jack Dorsey’s departure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

"He was making a reconnaissance trip to prepare for the following night," Atkinson claimed.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

It wasn’t just that he was following the Fast Wet, which the cub now hated and feared more than anything.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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