Synonyms of back-to-back

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adjective

ˈbak-tə-ˈbak 

as in consecutive

following one after another without others coming in between

the new governor was soon facing several back-to-back crises

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consecutive
• successive
• straight
• sequential
• uninterrupted
• succeeding
• in series
• continuous
• sequent
• serial
• successional
• subsequent
• next
• following
• later
• constant
• ensuing
• posterior

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonconsecutive
• nonsequential
• inconsequent
• inconsecutive

back-to-back

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adverb

ˈbak-tə-ˈbak 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• together
• successively
• consecutively
• running
• repeatedly
• sequentially
• serially
• continuously
• seriatim
• on end
• constantly
• hand running
• continually
• successionally
• night and day
• subsequently
• uninterruptedly
• unceasingly
• continuingly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• intermittently
• discontinuously
• interruptedly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of back-to-back

Adjective

The latter two came on back-to-back possessions, both of which saw Ellis corral a rebound, push the tempo and find Jackson in transition. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2026

Harrison Butker misses back-to-back attempts in similar fashion following a penalty. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026

In two years under head coach Brooks Haack, Memorial is 20-2 and has posted back-to-back double-digit win seasons for just the second time in program history (1976-77). — Jon Poorman, Houston Chronicle, 8 Nov. 2026

Rodriguez and defensive tackle Zach Sieler were among Miami defenders with tackles for loss against the run, making back-to-back such plays in the first half against Gibbs. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

The two seasons are currently filming back-to-back, sources said. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2026

Ty Dieffenbach connected with Aidan Mizell for back-to-back 75-yard touchdown passes to help put the game away. — Grace Praxmarer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

The Pacers responded in the third quarter, pulling closer following back-to-back 3-pointers from Aaron Nesmith that cut the score to 79-67. — ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

The Magic continue their four-game road trip Tuesday night at Sacramento in the first contest of a back-to-back. — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026