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

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The company, which has historically done big share buybacks, also refrained from repurchasing its own shares for five consecutive quarters.

From The Wall Street Journal

Semiconductor exports in December alone rose more than 40 percent year-on-year, posting gains for a tenth consecutive month and marking the highest monthly figure on record.

From Barron's

They jumped 43% from a year earlier to a new monthly record $20.80 billion in December, marking a tenth consecutive month of expansion, the data showed.

From The Wall Street Journal

The benchmarks fell for a fourth consecutive session, though they remain just below their all-time highs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Coming into Wednesday, Tesla’s stock has declined for five consecutive days.

From Barron's

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