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 Denver also drafting a running back in consecutive years isn’t exactly a vote of confidence. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026 He has been named to MLS’ 22 under-22 in three consecutive seasons, culminating with being voted the fourth-best player under the age of 22 in 2025. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 Raleigh became the first Seattle player to hit four home runs over two consecutive games since Kenji Johjima on June 24-27, 2006. — ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026 The Athletics scored twice more in the sixth inning on three consecutive hits. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consecutive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consecutive
  1. successive
  2. straight
Adjective
  • The Brazil international has been omitted from the squads for the Community Shield and the Coventry game on successive weekends, and looks likely to depart before next Tuesday’s deadline.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Members grew up during the violence of the Second Intifada and under successive right-wing governments, most led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, when optimism or a road map for a more peaceful future was almost entirely absent.
    — Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of successive
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  • The Bears used seven straight runs up the middle to drive 75 yards for the opening touchdown.
    — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Coach John Harbaugh made the interesting decision Friday night to sit Dart and a number of other starters for a second straight preseason game.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of straight

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“Consecutive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecutive. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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