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 last-minute knockout loss to Leon Edwards also ended Usman’s run of 15 consecutive wins as a UFC welterweight.
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
In a display of skill and adaptability, AI Strategist delivered three consecutive knockouts, clinching the championship.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
Its the sixth consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth.
—Ryan Baker, CNBC, 14 June 2025
Goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse made five saves on the night, earning her second consecutive shutout and her fifth of the season, which is tied for the most in the NWSL.
—Compiled From Wire Reports, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
In a display of skill and adaptability, AI Strategist delivered three consecutive knockouts, clinching the championship.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
Its the sixth consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth.
—Ryan Baker, CNBC, 14 June 2025
Goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse made five saves on the night, earning her second consecutive shutout and her fifth of the season, which is tied for the most in the NWSL.
—Compiled From Wire Reports, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consecutive
Adjective
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With defeat, Ternana stay in the third tier for a second successive season, and the future of interim coach Fabio Liverani remains unknown.—
David Ferrini,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Each successive tier offers more security suite and VPN licenses, more storage for online backups, and a wider range of identity protection features.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Third baseman Brett Baty was also out of the lineup for the third straight game with groin soreness.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
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Star guard Marina Mabrey struggled to find her shot for the second straight game going 0-for-6 in the first half, and no Sun player hit multiple field goals in the opening quarter.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
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“Consecutive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecutive. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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