SUCCESSIONAL Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

successional

adjective

as in consecutive

following one after another without others coming in between the successional stages that an area goes through following a devastating forest fire

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Recent Examples of successional This biological soil crust immobilizes shifting dunes and establishes a nutrient-rich substrate essential for the successional development of plant life. —

Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026 Periodic burning or disking, to maintain early successional growth and keep a field from becoming a young forest, tends to stimulate the growth of forbs. —

Will Brantley, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2025

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The Rays took a 3-1 lead on Vilade’s one-out double and three consecutive two-out RBI hits by centerfielder Cedric Mullins (single), shortstop Ben Williamson (double) and catcher Nick Fortes (double).

— Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
McDuffie and Watson were part of Kansas City Chiefs teams that played in three consecutive Super Bowls, winning titles in 2023 and 2024.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026