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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

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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

Tesla stock dropped 5.4% to $360.59, sending shares down for a seventh consecutive week.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Coming into Wednesday trading, Tesla stock was up 112% over the past two years despite two consecutive years of falling EV sales.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

It marked his third consecutive missed cut in a major that year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Several of these were in consecutive cells, which concentrated the bad vibe.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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