Thesaurus results for CONSECUTION

consecution

noun

ˌkän(t)-si-ˈkyü-shən

Definition of consecution

as in sequence

a series of things linked together a consecution of schoolboy misdeeds, juvenile offenses, and misdemeanors that eventually led to a life as a career criminal

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That sequence also has a quick cameo from Aaron Paul, who plays Matt’s dad in one of his transformations.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
The sequence demonstrated the ability of different naval weapon systems to participate in a coordinated engagement against a surface target.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of sequence

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People used to be able to fill up their tires for free at GetGo, but now the gas station chain charges $3.

— Barry Pintar, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Council voted 11-3 to endorse the boycott of the popular coffee chain Starbucks, pledging not to buy any of its products until the company finalizes a fair contract with its unionized baristas.

— Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of chain

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Trump won his second term in office just days after the collapse of a new concrete canopy at a train station in Novi Sad, killing 16 people.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
Support for the populist had eroded since 16 people were killed in 2024 when a concrete canopy collapsed at a train station in Novi Sad.

— JOVANA GEC, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

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