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
The conviction carried two life sentences, which Judge John Wootten ruled would be served consecutively.
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Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025
Combs, however is facing a maximum of 20 years if he’s ordered to serve his sentences consecutively.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 3 July 2025
The sentence will be served consecutively with his other sentences.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
One year from the latter sentence is set to be served consecutively.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 18 June 2025
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Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025
Combs, however is facing a maximum of 20 years if he’s ordered to serve his sentences consecutively.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 3 July 2025
The sentence will be served consecutively with his other sentences.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
One year from the latter sentence is set to be served consecutively.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consecutively
Adverb
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The two attended the Hurricane siren test together on July 9.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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In 2025, a collective called Battlefield Studios was formed, featuring four of EA’s premier teams — DICE, Motive Studios, Ripple Effect Studios, and Criterion Games — all working together to developer a more ambitious sequel that ultimately ended up being Battlefield 6.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
24 July 2025
Adverb
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Trump has repeatedly—and unsuccessfully—demanded rate cuts from Powell since his inauguration, sometimes with insulting social media posts.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The shift needs to be real and lasting—and not just a symbol that the U.S. president took some action after Putin repeatedly spurned his efforts to bring the war to an end.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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“Consecutively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecutively. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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