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
Kohberger is serving four consecutive life sentences with no parole, plus another 10 years, for four counts of first-degree murder and one of burglary.
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The Thunder are 7-0 for the second consecutive season.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Yes, the beaver moon will be the second of three consecutive full supermoons, and the closest supermoon to Earth in 2025.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The November full moon will be the second of three consecutive supermoons in 2025.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The Thunder are 7-0 for the second consecutive season.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Yes, the beaver moon will be the second of three consecutive full supermoons, and the closest supermoon to Earth in 2025.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The November full moon will be the second of three consecutive supermoons in 2025.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consecutive
Adjective
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The characters from Malczewski’s canvases march through successive decades, fighting and fleeing various yokes.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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Takaichi, whose party commands a minority government and has slid in successive elections, has little room for error during her tenure.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Now, step with your left foot out to the left, still keeping both feet straight.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
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After starting their league title defence with five straight wins, Arne Slot’s team have lost their last four.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Consecutive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecutive. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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