SUCCESSIVE Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

successive

adjective

sək-ˈse-siv

Definition of successive

as in consecutive

following one after another without others coming in between made the honor roll for three successive school terms

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Recent Examples of successive One reason European wars were so frequent in theseventeenth and eighteenth centuries was the opportunity afforded by successive advances in fortification, artillery, and shipbuilding. — Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026 The agreement is Stewart’s longest extension since returning to the program, following two successive one-year renewals. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2026 Authorities in Colima said the risks remained low but warned that heavy rainfall could cause damage because successive storms had already saturated the ground along the Pacific coast. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026 But successive 5-7 records slowed the momentum, and through it all, no victories over Kansas State and an 0-2 record against Missouri. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for successive

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consecutive

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Perhaps even more surprising was to see Georgia call three consecutive pass plays with its backup quarterback while Stockton was waiting to be cleared.

— Connor Riley, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026
France does indeed have labor laws to ensure workers don’t work for more than 48 hours a week, or 44 hours per week on average over a period of 12 consecutive weeks.

— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

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