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 Jets have endured 15 consecutive non-playoff seasons, mainly due to their quarterback instability.
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Herro will miss his 15th consecutive game with a rib issue.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Next up is Missouri, which is coming off consecutive wins against Mississippi State and South Carolina.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
The two-time defending Olympic champion will try to become the first person to win three consecutive gold medals in snowboarding.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Herro will miss his 15th consecutive game with a rib issue.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Next up is Missouri, which is coming off consecutive wins against Mississippi State and South Carolina.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
The two-time defending Olympic champion will try to become the first person to win three consecutive gold medals in snowboarding.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consecutive
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That is what’s on the line for Frank Ilett at West Ham United as Manchester United go in search of a fifth successive victory.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Padres have largely the same roster as the one that made the postseason in 2024 and ‘25, which were just the second successive playoff appearances in Padres history.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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And the Lakers had to play OKC with their own MVP candidate, Luka Doncic, sitting out for the second straight game with a left hamstring strain.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Calgary Flames have the longest streak, with 16 straight appearances.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Consecutive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecutive. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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