as in successively
following one after another without others coming in between
talked of retirement after winning the title four times consecutively
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Recent Examples of consecutively
Morrow, the council’s longest-consecutively serving member, said the engagement was noticeably different this year than any other election she’s witnessed in Haslet.
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Rachel Royster
may 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
Though the shooting happened in a matter of seconds, by making the sentences run consecutively Aloise ruled that each charge represented a distinct crime Rivera committed.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
In addition, Allen is accused of discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, and if convicted on that charge, would face a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison, to run consecutively — meaning on top of — any other sentence, Sharbaugh said.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Following the jury's verdict, a judge sentenced Poole to life with the possibility of parole, plus five years consecutively.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Rachel Royster
may 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
Though the shooting happened in a matter of seconds, by making the sentences run consecutively Aloise ruled that each charge represented a distinct crime Rivera committed.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
In addition, Allen is accused of discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, and if convicted on that charge, would face a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison, to run consecutively — meaning on top of — any other sentence, Sharbaugh said.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Following the jury's verdict, a judge sentenced Poole to life with the possibility of parole, plus five years consecutively.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consecutively
Adverb
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Most recently, analysis of pollen trapped in the ship’s waterproofing layers have yielded insight into repairs made successively in other locations throughout the Adriatic Sea, according to a paper published in the journal Frontiers in Materials.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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Thanks to the South's long growing season, many crops, such as beans, can be planted and harvested successively over a longer period of time.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The web of hospitality here binds residents of all ages together for a fulfilling and memory-rich lifestyle.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Shohei Ohtani also put together good at-bats.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
Adverb
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Cardinal flower blooms mid to late summer, with flowers opening sequentially along tall spikes, beginning at the bottom and working toward the tip.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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And Outback Steakhouse owner Bloomin’ Brands, Wendy’s and Sweetgreen all reported that their sales sequentially improved in March compared with earlier in the quarter, largely thanks to a reprieve from winter storms.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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James Ward Thursday night’s California governor debate underscored just how unsettled — and contentious — the race has become, with candidates repeatedly clashing over crime, election integrity, reproductive rights, and the balance of power between state and local government.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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But, but, but … Steyer seems to be the most committed environmentalist of the bunch, despite, as his opponents repeatedly point out, having made part of his fortune investing in fossil fuel and coal companies and private prisons.—
Robin Abcarian,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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“Consecutively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecutively. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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