recrudesce

verb

Definition of recrudescenext
as in to continue

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recrudesce
  1. continue
  2. resume
  3. reopen
  4. renew
Verb
  • While the celebration continues, Lamine Yamal and crew are already the favorites to retain the trophy at the 2030 tournament.
    — Dean Jones, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • The global oil supply will remain disrupted as long as the fighting continues and energy facilities in the Gul f remain damaged, an energy analyst said Monday.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of continue
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  • Global oil prices have climbed sharply since the US and Iran resumed fighting over a week ago, imperiling peace talks.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • When Cox-Rosen and I resumed traffic duties Tuesday morning, the work barrels were still in place as rain fell.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 19 July 2026
Definition of resume
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  • The Cinerama Dome and Hollywood Arclight was set to reopen in May 2021 for Paramount’s A Quiet Place Part II and Disney’s Cruella.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 21 July 2026
  • The hotel was later meticulously restored by Raffles International and reopened in 1997.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
Definition of reopen
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  • More broadly, Kimi K3’s capabilities are renewing questions about the effectiveness of Washington’s tech export curbs.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • Beauty in Black has been renewed for season 4 on Netflix, despite previously being canceled.
    — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026
Definition of renew
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