as in prevalence
the rate at which something happens
They found an increased incidence of crime in the city when social programs were cut.
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Recent Examples of incidence
Low-income women have a higher incidence of domestic violence.
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Juliana Jiménez J, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2025
While the incidence is low, officials don't take chances due to the deadly consequences.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
Some studies also link regular yogurt consumption to a lower risk of certain cancers and a reduced incidence of cardiometabolic issues, though more research is needed.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Papua New Guinea, where half of the population's nine million people frequently chew betel nut, now has the world's highest incidence of oral cancer.
—New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2025
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Juliana Jiménez J, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2025
While the incidence is low, officials don't take chances due to the deadly consequences.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
Some studies also link regular yogurt consumption to a lower risk of certain cancers and a reduced incidence of cardiometabolic issues, though more research is needed.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Papua New Guinea, where half of the population's nine million people frequently chew betel nut, now has the world's highest incidence of oral cancer.
—New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incidence
Noun
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Those aged 18 to 24 had the highest prevalence of e-cigarette usage, while those aged from 45 to 64 years old had the highest prevalence of cigarette smoking, the CDC report found.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Advances in the production and distribution of this kind of content have also increased the prevalence of sci-fi shows on streaming channels like Netflix, Hulu, and Apple TV+.—
Nick Foster
August 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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To Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz, ear-splitting cheers and boos from the students and fan base should be an every game occurrence, like a big-boy SEC program.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Janet told Lorraine the first occurrence was the night of their daughter Heather's confirmation on April 9, 1985.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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However, it's being seen with increasing frequency in northeastern states along the Atlantic coast, said Madoff, medical director for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Heat waves are increasing in temperature, frequency and duration, pushing native species like rattlesnakes to their biological limit.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Incidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incidence. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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