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
The meltdown ended Fermin’s run of nine consecutive scoreless outings.
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Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
Later, Michael Massey hit his second home run in consecutive days.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
This has been true for three consecutive seasons.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Rick Adelman, who led the Sacramento Kings to eight consecutive playoff seasons, has died at age 79.
—Nathaniel Levine, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
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Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
Later, Michael Massey hit his second home run in consecutive days.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
This has been true for three consecutive seasons.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Rick Adelman, who led the Sacramento Kings to eight consecutive playoff seasons, has died at age 79.
—Nathaniel Levine, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consecutive
Adjective
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Luis Enrique’s side swept all before them to become European champions for the first time last season and are threatening to do so again, with Arsenal the only obstacle standing between PSG and a second successive Champions League crown.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
30 May 2026
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The indicator has been making a pattern of higher readings since the February lows, confirming that buyers are getting more aggressive on each successive push.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Various dolls populate the boxes, which occupy a trio of plinths arranged in a straight line.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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With the goal, Ijeh has landed on the scoresheet in three straight matches.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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“Consecutive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecutive. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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