successional

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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Adjective
  • No school has ever hosted the program in consecutive weeks.
    Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The Browns swarming Joe Burrow for sacks on three consecutive plays in the fourth quarter, driving the Bengals back from the 20 to their own goal line, was an incredible show of force created by a front four that will only improve with more time together.
    Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • His goal at Stamford Bridge to seal a 2-1 victory — struck with vicious velocity from 25 yards in what was his 11th successive league appearance as a substitute — was the first eye-catching indication of his talent.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
  • To maximize on the interest generated by the England women’s national team winning a second successive UEFA Women’s Euro, Friday evening’s first match between Chelsea and Manchester City will be shown on UK Freeview channel Sky Mix allowing the game to reach a larger audience.
    Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Successional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successional. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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