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
Under the data center ordinance, a data center facility that is inactive for more than 15 consecutive months should be decommissioned and restored to pre-development conditions, unless otherwise approved by the Plan Commission following a public hearing.
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Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Last season, Witt earned his second consecutive Gold Glove.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
But the point guard took another step forward under the bright lights of the conference tournament, scoring in double digits in three consecutive games for the first time this season and shooting 80% or better in all three performances.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Homicides, the fourth leading cause of death, declined for the second consecutive year, while suicides — the fifth leading cause — increased by 21% in 2024 after several years of relatively stable rates, the report said.
—City News Service, Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Last season, Witt earned his second consecutive Gold Glove.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
But the point guard took another step forward under the bright lights of the conference tournament, scoring in double digits in three consecutive games for the first time this season and shooting 80% or better in all three performances.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Homicides, the fourth leading cause of death, declined for the second consecutive year, while suicides — the fifth leading cause — increased by 21% in 2024 after several years of relatively stable rates, the report said.
—City News Service, Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consecutive
Adjective
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Bangladesh retained the same side for the third successive game, keeping faith in its three-man pace attack — Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana and Mustafizur Rahman.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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But life expectancy tends to rise with successive generations, thanks to advances in medical care and healthier lifestyles.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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UConn also set a record for the longest Big East winning streak in conference history with its 70th straight victory.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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San Diego State’s Aidan Russell was named the Mountain West Pitcher of the Week for the second straight time.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Consecutive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecutive. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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