Definition of consecutivenext
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 Related Stories The proportion of solo moviegoers rose for a fourth consecutive year, the report found. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 Mozeliak has no idea whether Kroenke might invite him to stay, but for now the plan of rebuilding the team and reorganizing the front office remains on course, in the interest of serving fans weary and frustrated after 12 consecutive losing seasons. Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 The strikes marked the sixth straight day of heavy Russian attacks on Kyiv that began last week and are an unprecedented stretch of consecutive aerial assaults since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of its neighbor more than 4½ years ago. ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 The 20-year-old has competed on the show for six consecutive seasons and reached the national finals stage each time but had never taken home the grand prize until this year. Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consecutive
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Adjective
  • According to the memo, the special rate contract between Google and Entergy provides an initial term of 20 years that will automatically renew for successive three-year terms until either party provides notice of termination or non-renewal.
    Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026
  • But a strange pattern has emerged in rpTDES; each successive flare can become dimmer.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The Bears used seven straight runs up the middle to drive 75 yards for the opening touchdown.
    Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Coach John Harbaugh made the interesting decision Friday night to sit Dart and a number of other starters for a second straight preseason game.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026

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“Consecutive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecutive. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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