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
One study found that overall incidence of malignant appendix tumors in the United States more than doubled from 2000 to 2016 — and the diagnosis increases were highest among younger age groups.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 June 2025
Since the case came from someone who lives out of state, it is technically not considered an Idaho case, but an incidence of measles exposure, Dillon also said.
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 23 May 2025
People have been less likely to die from cancer over the last few decades despite the increasing incidence rate.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 9 May 2025
In 2021 in fact, a global study published in the British Medical Journal showed that the practice cut the incidence of the disease by an average of 53%.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 6 June 2025
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 June 2025
Since the case came from someone who lives out of state, it is technically not considered an Idaho case, but an incidence of measles exposure, Dillon also said.
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 23 May 2025
People have been less likely to die from cancer over the last few decades despite the increasing incidence rate.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 9 May 2025
In 2021 in fact, a global study published in the British Medical Journal showed that the practice cut the incidence of the disease by an average of 53%.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incidence
Noun
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Population prevalence is reasonably stable, but people who once sailed under the radar are increasingly unable to cope and dropping out of school and the labor force at record numbers.—
Nancy Doyle,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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In addition, building codes and regulations have long been tailored to wood-frame systems, further reinforcing their prevalence in the housing industry.—
Pablo Moyano Fernández,
The Conversation,
23 June 2025
Noun
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This is an extreme kind of worst-case scenario fluke occurrence that could happen.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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While having smelly armpits from time to time is a common occurrence, there are some underlying conditions or other factors that can contribute to the odor.1 What Causes Your Armpits To Smell?—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Use Drip Campaigns With Bite-Sized Messages Like any other marketing channel, frequency is the key to conversion.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The number reflects the quality, including the amount and frequency of cracks and potholes.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
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“Incidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incidence. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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