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
  • Amongst these elite earners sits Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, who secured his fourth consecutive drivers' championship in 2024, who tops the Forbes list with massive earnings of $75 million.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Colavito was just the third player in the majors to hit four home runs in one game in consecutive at-bats.
    Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of consecutive
Adjective
  • These are positive omens for a goal-shy side that has not managed to dispel fears of a fourth successive relegation battle.
    Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Even though successive presidential administrations have advocated for reform, change remains elusive.
    David Williams, Baltimore Sun, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of successive
Adjective
  • The total output: 950 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque, all sent to the back wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch paddle-shift transmission that delivered snappy shifts but was smoother than the old sequential manual.
    Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Moreover Zilog was already shaky, having posted four sequential quarters of declining operating income (in the sense of earnings before depreciation, interest and taxes).
    Kerry A. Dolan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of sequential
Adjective
  • That includes Jamie Drysdale, who played in his fourth straight game on Saturday after recovering from an upper-body injury, and Egor Zamula, who has taken Andrae’s spot in the lineup alongside Rasmus Ristolainen for the past two games.
    Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
  • In the Sunday Night Football feature, target Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet to go over 3.5 or 4.5 (+100) receptions with starting RB Kenneth Walker (calf) doubtful to play for the second straight game.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of straight
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inseparable

in series

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