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consecutive

[kuhn-sek-yuh-tiv] / kənˈsɛk yə tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
in sequence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ensuing successive
WEAK
after chronological connected constant continuing continuous following going on in order in turn increasing later logical numerical one after another progressive running sequent sequential serial serialized seriate seriatim succedent succeeding successional understandable uninterrupted
Antonyms
WEAK
broken discontinuous infrequent intermittent interrupted unconsecutive

Example Sentences

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Shohei Ohtani, the MLB active leader in consecutive innings pitched without giving up an unearned run, also extended his on-base streak against Toronto.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Futures for the S&P 500 were down 0.1% as the index looked to gain ground for an eighth consecutive session.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The 37-year-old retired following a second consecutive points defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Dividend Aristocrats —companies that have raised dividends for at least 25 consecutive years—returned about 2%, beating the S&P 500 by roughly six percentage points.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Clothing him had been a difficulty—he was so broad at the shoulder and biceps that he had split the seams in three consecutive coats each time he flexed his arms.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell