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 Midwest continued to significantly trail the national average for a second consecutive year at under $4 per tooth.
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
The global resale market hit $205 billion in 2024—a 17.6 percent annual gain and fourth consecutive year of double-digit growth, per GlobalData data.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
Following the departure of Jimmy Butler and two consecutive first-round playoff exits, the Miami Heat is apparently no longer a national draw.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Now, after the Milwaukee Brewers’ 11th consecutive win Tuesday, the Cubs sit 7.5 games back of first place and match the San Diego Padres at the top of the National League wild-card spot.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
The global resale market hit $205 billion in 2024—a 17.6 percent annual gain and fourth consecutive year of double-digit growth, per GlobalData data.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
Following the departure of Jimmy Butler and two consecutive first-round playoff exits, the Miami Heat is apparently no longer a national draw.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Now, after the Milwaukee Brewers’ 11th consecutive win Tuesday, the Cubs sit 7.5 games back of first place and match the San Diego Padres at the top of the National League wild-card spot.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consecutive
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State-by-state Erin forecast details The weather service and state officials have provided the following information: New York: Widespread dune erosion and beach flooding are likely with successive high tides through Friday morning, with waves of up to 15 feet or more and higher-than-normal tides.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Matty Cash’s future at Aston Villa has been the subject of debate in successive summers.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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Milwaukee has now won 13 straight series against the Reds, 44 of the past 61 games, and 33 of 45 games at Great American Ball Park.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Beauty was hair whispering past my shoulder blades, straight or not, as long as there were inches and inches of it.—
Akwaeke Emezi
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Consecutive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecutive. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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