as in successive
following one after another without others coming in between
the team's winning streak has lasted for seven consecutive games
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Recent Examples of consecutive
Mike Yastrzemski and Jensen hit consecutive homers in the seventh inning.
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Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
Bublé is back for his third consecutive season and is the only holdover coach from Season 27.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
The Bears are seeking their first win of the season, while the Cowboys aim for a second consecutive victory.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
On the first of the Dons’ three consecutive touchdown drives, the Comanches committed a 15-yard personal foul penalty on a third-and-7 play that would have gone for a 2-yard loss.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
Bublé is back for his third consecutive season and is the only holdover coach from Season 27.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
The Bears are seeking their first win of the season, while the Cowboys aim for a second consecutive victory.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
On the first of the Dons’ three consecutive touchdown drives, the Comanches committed a 15-yard personal foul penalty on a third-and-7 play that would have gone for a 2-yard loss.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consecutive
Adjective
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If not for late goals by Mikel Merino and Gabriel, Sunday’s visit would have been their third successive defeat at Newcastle United in the league, and fourth in all competitions.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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McBride sets the political context for Swift’s savage indignation by noting that 1727–1729 saw three successive harvest failures in Ireland.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Eventually, Hina pulled out the W, followed by Uli, as Kele lost their third straight competition.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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The straight, glossy black hair instantly elevates any look, with a middle part that reads both classic and sharp.—
Noel Cymone Walker,
StyleCaster,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Consecutive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecutive. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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