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
From 2020 to 2024, the incidence of Lyme disease in New York state increased by nearly 450%, from about 37 cases per 100,000 people in 2020 to nearly 165 cases per 100,000 in 2024, Health Department statistics show.
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Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
The incidence of adverse side effects was similar between GLP-1 and gliptin groups.
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Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
As such, management strategies for the home garden focus on understanding the disease cycle and adopting cultural methods to prevent disease incidence.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
Black women, Gregory said, seemed to have a higher incidence of peripartum cardiomyopathy, a rare form of heart failure arising during or shortly after pregnancy.
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Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
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Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
The incidence of adverse side effects was similar between GLP-1 and gliptin groups.
—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
As such, management strategies for the home garden focus on understanding the disease cycle and adopting cultural methods to prevent disease incidence.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
Black women, Gregory said, seemed to have a higher incidence of peripartum cardiomyopathy, a rare form of heart failure arising during or shortly after pregnancy.
—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incidence
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This anonymous political cash is commonly known as dark money, and its prevalence is growing.
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During the Covid-19 pandemic, when many families were spending more time at home together, Fishel saw a resurgence in the prevalence of family dinners.
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The injury was an unfortunate occurrence in his World Cup debut and could affect Sweden’s chances going forward.
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That has become a regular occurrence as Scott’s profile has grown.
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Scientists warn that climate change is exacerbating the frequency and intensity of heat and dryness, especially in southeastern Europe, making the region more vulnerable to health impacts and wildfires.
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Here’s what the research actually supports, including what temperature and frequency actually move the needle and where the evidence still has gaps.
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“Incidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incidence. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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