in a row

ADJECTIVE

straight

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consecutive nonstop short smooth solid straightforward successive true

STRONG

beeline direct even horizontal invariable level perpendicular plumb right running square upright vertical

WEAK

collinear continuous erect in a line in line inflexible like an arrow lineal linear near precipitous rectilineal rectilinear sheer through unbent unbroken uncurled undeviating undistorted uninterrupted unrelieved unswerving

Antonyms

STRONGEST

broken incontinuous intermittent

STRONG

level uneven varying

WEAK

curved twisted

ADJECTIVE

succeeding/successive

Synonyms

WEAK

alternating consecutive ensuing following after in line next next in line for next in order next off next up rotating sequent sequential serial seriate subsequent subsequential succedent successional

Antonyms

WEAK

antecedent antedating preceding previous

Example Sentences

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England's latest victory was their fifth bonus-point win in a row, with their six tries taking their tally for the championships to 42.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Latvia's president on Saturday appointed an opposition lawmaker, Andris Kulbergs, to form an interim government following the collapse of the ruling coalition in a row over stray Ukrainian drones.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

U.S retail sales rose in April at an above-trend pace for the third month in a row, for example, and credit-card spending was particularly strong last month.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

Before we get to this week’s travel news, here’s my periodic reminder to get your travel ducks in a row now if you’re jetting somewhere for the long holiday weekend next week.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

I’d just won my third game in a row when all of a sudden I heard, “Hey, Albie.”

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff

in a row

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