in series

adjective

Definition of in seriesnext
as in succeeding

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for in series
  1. consecutive
  2. successive
  3. sequential
  4. straight
Adjective
  • Also for the second time this season, Ralston Valley (10-1) roared back to beat its rivals as junior QB Zeke Andrews ran in three touchdowns to secure the program’s third straight 10-win season and fourth consecutive quarterfinal bid.
    Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
  • The Bears didn’t well in any phase against the Orange, but Mendoza, who suffered first-half interceptions on consecutive pass attempts to set up 10 points by the Orange, tried to shoulder much of the blame.
    Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of consecutive
Adjective
  • These include: World Cruises (typically 3-4 months long), Grand Voyages (usually 35-70 nights), and Back-to-back cruises (successive cruises on the same ship without disembarking).
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Such conventional wisdom holds that each successive generation will become more egalitarian and enjoy more opportunities than the last.
    Marianne Cooper, Harvard Business Review, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of successive
Adjective
  • The Street expects Water & Protection to be down slightly year-over-year but flat on a sequential basis.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Despite its sequential name, Shanghai Kepler Robotics says that the new Forerunner K2 actually represents the fifth generation model.
    Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2024
Definition of sequential
Adjective
  • The Bengals just punted — the third straight drive (by either team) that’s ended in a punt and fourth overall.
    NBC News, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Jackson is in line to lead the Gophers in receiving for a third straight season, which only Decker and Johnson have done before him.
    Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of straight
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in series

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