RECRUDESCE Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

recrudesce

verb

Definition of recrudesce

as in to continue

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But Moscow and Kyiv have continued aerial strikes elsewhere, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying Sunday that Russia continues to target Ukraine's energy systems before winter.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Herbert continued to struggle, increasing his league-leading interception total to 10.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of continue

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Many inside the administration are skeptical about resuming military operations against Iran.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Officials say a security-system failure and an order to resume travel led to the collision; unions argue investigators must examine broader safety problems, not just human error.

— Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of resume

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After mudslides in Big Sur caused a three-year closure, some of the most scenic sections of the Pacific Coast Highway have been reopened, giving travelers the opportunity to take in the inspirational sights of California’s coastline.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Iranian negotiators are in Qatar for talks on a proposal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz soon, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

— Sarah el Deeb, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of reopen

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DeMarco was named coach of the Liberty in December, after the franchise chose not to renew former coach Sandy Brondello‘s contract for the 2026 season.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
El-Sayed’s former primary opponent, Haley Stevens, upended the race by endorsing Rogers, renewing focus on tensions over Israel and the party’s direction.

— Jill Colvin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026

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