consecutive

adjective

kən-ˈse-kyə-tiv How to pronounce consecutive (audio)
Definition of consecutivenext
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 pair were credited with 16 consecutive years of record earnings. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 For the fourth consecutive mid-October, TCU is not a part of the national football conversation. — Mac Engel october 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026 The Gators paced the league for a second consecutive October. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 The office market posted its fifth consecutive quarter of positive net absorption, with occupiers adding 6 million square feet in the third quarter of this year, according to a new report from JLL. — Diana Olick, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consecutive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consecutive
  1. successive
  2. straight
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  • Authorities in Colima said the risks remained low but warned that heavy rainfall could cause damage because successive storms had already saturated the ground along the Pacific coast.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • But successive 5-7 records slowed the momentum, and through it all, no victories over Kansas State and an 0-2 record against Missouri.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of successive
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  • Trailing the Brewers 2-0 in the best-of-seven series, the Dodgers desperately need to put themselves in the best possible position to win Game 3 and avoid four straight win-or-go-home contests.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • In the absence of DJ Moore, Shakir still only received three targets but managed over 80 yards for the second straight week.
    — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of straight

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“Consecutive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecutive. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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