as in outbreak
a new occurrence of something that happened or appeared before
We hope to prevent a recurrence of the disease.
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The recurrence time, in this case, is what makes this nova rare and special.
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024
Although geologists can estimate how frequently a major earthquake strikes a region, these recurrence intervals are often measured in centuries, if not longer.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 12 Aug. 2024
Talk with your healthcare provider about the chance of your tumor coming back if it’s removed, and ask if there are any treatments that can lower the risk of tumor recurrence.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
The main goal of adjuvant cancer treatments is to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 20 Sep. 2024
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024
Although geologists can estimate how frequently a major earthquake strikes a region, these recurrence intervals are often measured in centuries, if not longer.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 12 Aug. 2024
Talk with your healthcare provider about the chance of your tumor coming back if it’s removed, and ask if there are any treatments that can lower the risk of tumor recurrence.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
The main goal of adjuvant cancer treatments is to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Recurrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurrence. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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