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
The article also said that, comparing babies fed the liquid with those fed the powder, the study observed no difference in the incidence of NEC.
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David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
But incidence of the disease — which is caused by airborne bacteria that replicate deep in the lungs — have been on the rise since 2021.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Over the years, hundreds of thousands have died from sleeping sickness, but sustained efforts — tsetse fly control, diagnostic testing and medical treatment — have drastically reduced the incidence.
—Fran Kritz, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
For example, there is also a clear relationship between certain types of birth control and a lower incidence of ovarian, uterine and colon cancer.
—Karen Greiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
But incidence of the disease — which is caused by airborne bacteria that replicate deep in the lungs — have been on the rise since 2021.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Over the years, hundreds of thousands have died from sleeping sickness, but sustained efforts — tsetse fly control, diagnostic testing and medical treatment — have drastically reduced the incidence.
—Fran Kritz, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
For example, there is also a clear relationship between certain types of birth control and a lower incidence of ovarian, uterine and colon cancer.
—Karen Greiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incidence
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The study, which surveyed 2,090 families with children aged 12 to 17, found that higher-quality meals were associated with a 22 to 34% lower prevalence of substance use among youths with low to moderate stress exposure.—
Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
11 Apr. 2026
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Health officials are still developing tools and techniques to track the prevalence of newer orphines and other synthetic drugs.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During the second occurrence, the following night, no one was there.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Roberts said the Dodgers have no intention of making the one-way duty a regular occurrence when Ohtani pitches.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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The redesign increased high-frequency routes while eliminating or revamping others, forcing some riders to rely more on transfers and longer walks to reach their destinations.—
Yaelis Pena,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Warsh also suggested the Fed may not need to meet with such frequency.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Incidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incidence. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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