as in consecutive
following one after another without others coming in between
the new governor was soon facing several back-to-back crises
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as in together
in succession without others coming in between
the three movies in the series were filmed back-to-back so that the cast members wouldn't age visibly on screen
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Recent Examples of back-to-back
Kevin Giraud, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
During back-to-back hearings in Brooklyn federal court, Jones entered guilty pleas to two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud for his role in schemes to defraud major sportsbooks, including DraftKings and FanDuel, and filch millions of dollars from unwitting poker players.
—Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The next and final steps in his rehab are to make back-to-back appearances and to come in during the middle of an inning.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Jones, 49, is scheduled to appear at back-to-back plea change hearings in Brooklyn federal court before Magistriate Judge Joseph Marutollo.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
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From California to Annecy, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios will travel with two back-to-back presentations, a definite highlight of Annecy’s Friday in recent years.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
During back-to-back hearings in Brooklyn federal court, Jones entered guilty pleas to two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud for his role in schemes to defraud major sportsbooks, including DraftKings and FanDuel, and filch millions of dollars from unwitting poker players.
—Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The next and final steps in his rehab are to make back-to-back appearances and to come in during the middle of an inning.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Jones, 49, is scheduled to appear at back-to-back plea change hearings in Brooklyn federal court before Magistriate Judge Joseph Marutollo.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for back-to-back
Adjective
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In fact, Kancey was only one of two players in the NFL in 2024 to record a quarterback hit in 10-plus consecutive games, joining the Texans’ Danielle Hunter.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Lakers finished the regular season with three consecutive wins to hold onto home-court advantage as the fourth seed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Then, inside the cinema, the four were seated together in the front row.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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The Moon in Aquarius moves through your 4th House and trines Venus in Gemini, helping emotional honesty and practical cooperation work together.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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David Raya has now been confirmed as the Premier League Golden Glove winner for a third successive season.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Such families are common in Appalachia, where poverty and incarceration rates are high, and the effects of the opioid crisis linger across successive generations.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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Most recently, analysis of pollen trapped in the ship’s waterproofing layers have yielded insight into repairs made successively in other locations throughout the Adriatic Sea, according to a paper published in the journal Frontiers in Materials.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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Thanks to the South's long growing season, many crops, such as beans, can be planted and harvested successively over a longer period of time.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Selke Trophy was first awarded in 1978 to Bob Gainey of the Canadiens, a Hockey Hall of Famer who would go on to win it three more times consecutively.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Morrow, the council’s longest-consecutively serving member, said the engagement was noticeably different this year than any other election she’s witnessed in Haslet.—
Rachel Royster
May 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 May 2026
Adverb
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The World Health Organization has repeatedly said the risk to the general public is currently considered low and is not calling the outbreak an epidemic.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The lightning-quick Maxey repeatedly got to the basket in the first half, but the Knicks continued to give him extra attention throughout his nearly 47 minutes of playing time.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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“Back-to-back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/back-to-back. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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