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
Yamamoto had never pitched on consecutive days as a professional, in either the United States or Japan.
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Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The Panthers saw a boost in hockey interest locally since going to three consecutive Stanley Cup Finals, including winning the championship each of the past two seasons.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
His signature performance was his eighth consecutive double-digit outburst and offered his loudest statement for All-WCC honors.
—Devin Bradshaw, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Kansas forward Jaliya Davis was the unanimous choice for freshman of the year, after winning nine consecutive freshmen of the week awards during the season.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The Panthers saw a boost in hockey interest locally since going to three consecutive Stanley Cup Finals, including winning the championship each of the past two seasons.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
His signature performance was his eighth consecutive double-digit outburst and offered his loudest statement for All-WCC honors.
—Devin Bradshaw, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Kansas forward Jaliya Davis was the unanimous choice for freshman of the year, after winning nine consecutive freshmen of the week awards during the season.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consecutive
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Texas starter Luke Harrison pitched a second successive scoreless frame, working around a leadoff walk with the help of a slick stop by Adrian Rodriguez at shortstop.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
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South Africa has already qualified for the semifinals from Group 1, while Zimbabwe has been knocked out after two successive losses.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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There’s an update on the boxy, cropped shirt that dominated feeds last year, while denim spans shorts, baggy and straight jeans in various washes.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Northwest Catholic girls basketball team, which has won three straight state titles, will try to win its fourth the weekend of March 21-22 at Mohegan Sun Arena.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Consecutive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecutive. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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