Definitions

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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Gary Klein’s pick: After consecutive losses, the Rams are intent on starting fast and finishing with a performance that gives them confidence going into the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times

Reigning NFL Most Valuable Player Josh Allen was limited in practice Friday but Buffalo coach Sean McDermott says he is "good to go" to stretch his consecutive starts streak on Sunday.

From Barron's

After three consecutive years of gains, the S&P 500 has a 50% chance of a fourth straight year of increases.

From Barron's

We’ll publish one tip a day for the next seven days, but our challenge doesn’t need to be completed over seven consecutive days.

From MarketWatch

U.S. jobs and activity data could provide key insights into when the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again after three consecutive reductions at the end of 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal

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