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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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Reaves, who missed six weeks with a calf injury this season, has started in 22 consecutive games.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Aehr Test Systems shares spiked this week, ending two consecutive weekly declines, with the semiconductor equipment maker scheduled to report fiscal 2026 third-quarter earnings after the closing bell Tuesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Those in the fasting mimicking group reduced their calorie intake for five consecutive days each month, consuming roughly 700 to 1,100 calories per day.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

After Sunday’s game in Dallas, the Lakers face the Thunder at home Tuesday, play consecutive games at Golden State on Thursday and against Phoenix at home Friday and finish the regular season Sunday against Utah.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In a magic square, a grid was filled with a consecutive set of numbers so every row, column, and diagonal added up to the same number.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.