How to Use ensue in a Sentence

ensue

verb
Definition of ensuenext
Synonyms for ensuenext
  • And one of the best parts of the season is the baking that's sure to ensue.
    — Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022
  • The amount of chaos that could ensue might overwhelm the joy of Halloween.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Press PLAY on the above clip for a sneak peek at the ensuing hijinks.
    — Keisha Hatchett, TVLine, 27 July 2024
  • If the Bucs make like the 2020 Bucs, who caught fire late in the season, a Super Bowl run could ensue.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Nov. 2022
  • Why not fess up, take the witness stand, hire Pauline to defend her, and reap the fame that ensues?
    — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2023
  • The suspect fled in the Dodge Ram, Bailey said, and a pursuit ensued.
    — Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 25 June 2024
  • The home run soared into the stands in Miami, and a melee ensued to grab the souvenir.
    — Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 16 Oct. 2024
  • At some point, a struggle ensued with the two people and the third person ran away.
    — Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Over the ensuing two weeks, the price fell nearly 70%, reaching a low of about $23.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 15 July 2024
  • On the ensuing possession, Kelsey Mitchell turned it over to give the Lynx a chance to take the lead, but the Fever's defense held tough at the end.
    — Indystar Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 10 June 2023
  • Wilson claimed that Brown refused to obey his order to get off the street and a fight ensued.
    — Seanna Leath, The Conversation, 8 Aug. 2024
  • And while he’s kept the weight off over the ensuing years, he’s had the same struggle of many who have shed pounds, regardless of the method.
    — Andrew Joseph, STAT, 27 Dec. 2023
  • With chaos sure to ensue, the trailer transitions to a lighter note.
    — Esther Kang, People.com, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Ask some locales where to get the best tacos in town, and a debate will likely ensue.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 20 July 2021
  • Extend the range to the 20, and opponents have scored on just five of 22 ensuing drives.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
  • In the ensuing decades, the bomb became part of their history.
    — Cat Cardenas, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2023
  • The Bucs drove 61 yards on the ensuing possession, the first of six straight scoring drives.
    — Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • On the ensuing drive, the Lancers faced a crucial fourth-and-8 from the Scorpions’ 34-yard line.
    — Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Then, in the ensuing months, the board will pick up the pieces after closing the schools and try to put it all back together.
    — Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023
  • An all-out melee ensues as Samira and Jonas make a run for the compound gates and Charly and Joseph break in to help them.
    — Megan McCluskey, TIME, 4 Apr. 2024
  • In the ensuing rhubarb of bystander concern, Thien stays put.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 May 2023
  • The ensuing return of pandas to the U.S. wasn’t a total surprise.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The Broncos sacked him seven times in the Bucs’ Week 3 home loss, but only nine sacks have ensued in the Bucs’ six games since then.
    — Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • The ensuing fight is one of the most gripping scenes in movie history.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes, 7 May 2023
  • On its two ensuing drives, Franklin threw back-to-back touchdowns to McCutcheon to end the quarter with a 21-0 lead.
    — Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas News, 2 Sep. 2023
  • This time, Williams completed a 13-yard throw to set up the ensuing Hail Mary with four ticks left.
    — Rhiannon Walker, NPR, 25 Apr. 2024
  • Sachs did, an argument ensued and Jones punched Sachs in the mouth, drawing blood.
    — Mike Kupper, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
  • Drama ensues as the ladies help each other get revenge and make peace with their new lives.
    — Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
  • Traditionally the pope opens the doors at Rome’s four basilicas, starting with one at the Vatican on Christmas Eve and continuing over ensuing days.
    — Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Dozens of messages across several platforms ensued, culminating with Western Union payments or digital gift cards up to $1,000 each.
    — Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024

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