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
Hafley doesn’t like scheduling joint practices on consecutive days.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Down three in the third quarter, the game seemed nearly over before Lakeville scored three consecutive goals to tie.
—Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
Maksymowski swept the 200 and 500 freestyles for the third consecutive year in Division 1.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
This is the fifth consecutive season of growth for the series.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 June 2026
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Down three in the third quarter, the game seemed nearly over before Lakeville scored three consecutive goals to tie.
—Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
Maksymowski swept the 200 and 500 freestyles for the third consecutive year in Division 1.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
This is the fifth consecutive season of growth for the series.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consecutive
Adjective
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The Mavericks got successive second-period goal goals from Jack Randl, Luke Loheit, Landon McCallum and Jimmy Glynn.—
Jeff Rosen,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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First player in Pac-8 history to rush for 1,000 yards in three successive years.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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That nod to Towns is with all due respect to Jalen Brunson, who has lived up to the Captain Clutch nickname in two straight games.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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Heney was nothing short of sensational, following the home run by holding 18 straight batters without a hit.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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“Consecutive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecutive. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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