Definition of consecutivenext
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 Denver also drafting a running back in consecutive years isn’t exactly a vote of confidence. Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026 He has been named to MLS’ 22 under-22 in three consecutive seasons, culminating with being voted the fourth-best player under the age of 22 in 2025. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 Raleigh became the first Seattle player to hit four home runs over two consecutive games since Kenji Johjima on June 24-27, 2006. ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026 The Athletics scored twice more in the sixth inning on three consecutive hits. Dan Hayes, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consecutive
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Adjective
  • The Brazil international has been omitted from the squads for the Community Shield and the Coventry game on successive weekends, and looks likely to depart before next Tuesday’s deadline.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Members grew up during the violence of the Second Intifada and under successive right-wing governments, most led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, when optimism or a road map for a more peaceful future was almost entirely absent.
    Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • Grande, for one, opted for an off-white and oversized fuzzy Amomento cardigan, worn over straight-leg blue jeans with white Sandy Liang patent ballet pumps and red socks.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Auxerre gave away two penalties and also played most of the match with 10 men after defender Christ Makosso was shown a straight red card for a foul on Abadallah Sima in the 35th minute.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Consecutive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecutive. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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