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
In the last decade, only 13 receivers produced 1,000-yard seasons in their 30s and only three of those — Davante Adams, Larry Fitzgerald and Mike Evans — did so in consecutive years.
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Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Armstrong is a former professional road racing cyclist who won the Tour de France seven consecutive times from 1999 to 2005.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Viking was rated #1 for Oceans, #1 for Rivers and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards for the second consecutive year.
—Debbi Kickham, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The district is facing state intervention after one of its campuses, Forest Oak Sixth Grade Center, received five consecutive failure ratings.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 2025
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Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Armstrong is a former professional road racing cyclist who won the Tour de France seven consecutive times from 1999 to 2005.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Viking was rated #1 for Oceans, #1 for Rivers and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards for the second consecutive year.
—Debbi Kickham, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The district is facing state intervention after one of its campuses, Forest Oak Sixth Grade Center, received five consecutive failure ratings.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consecutive
Adjective
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His goal at Stamford Bridge to seal a 2-1 victory — struck with vicious velocity from 25 yards in what was his 11th successive league appearance as a substitute — was the first eye-catching indication of his talent.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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To maximize on the interest generated by the England women’s national team winning a second successive UEFA Women’s Euro, Friday evening’s first match between Chelsea and Manchester City will be shown on UK Freeview channel Sky Mix allowing the game to reach a larger audience.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Kansas City Royals hold all the cards in their pursuit of a second straight playoff appearance.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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Just a straight, artificial line.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Consecutive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecutive. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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