as in consecutive
following one after another without others coming in between
made the honor roll for three successive school terms
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Recent Examples of successive
That dynamic, which has long been weighed across successive administrations, would directly impact India and China most as nations who purchase the bulk of Russian energy products.
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Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
Furthermore—and simply as a matter of fact—in the twenty-first century, successive U.S. administrations since that of President George W. Bush, including Trump’s first one, have sought an alliance-like relationship with India.
—Nirupama Rao, Foreign Affairs, 30 July 2025
To Samsung’s credit, however, the company stuck with foldable phones, with each successive phone featuring hinges were sturdier, thinner, and more attractive.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 16 July 2025
The festival has also faced a crisis in recent years due to the successive closure of movie theaters alongside the famed Champs Elysée Avenue and rising competition from other fests such as Deauville, which are courting French and American talent and movies.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 July 2025
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Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
Furthermore—and simply as a matter of fact—in the twenty-first century, successive U.S. administrations since that of President George W. Bush, including Trump’s first one, have sought an alliance-like relationship with India.
—Nirupama Rao, Foreign Affairs, 30 July 2025
To Samsung’s credit, however, the company stuck with foldable phones, with each successive phone featuring hinges were sturdier, thinner, and more attractive.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 16 July 2025
The festival has also faced a crisis in recent years due to the successive closure of movie theaters alongside the famed Champs Elysée Avenue and rising competition from other fests such as Deauville, which are courting French and American talent and movies.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for successive
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This freelance entry-level remote role requires fluency in English and Catalan and at least three consecutive years of experience living in Spain.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Following three consecutive days of losses after the Trump-Putin summit was announced, the index regained some ground, and was last seen trading 1.3% higher in Thursday’s session.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Successive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successive. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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