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
  • Centuries later, although accusations have changed from witchcraft, women who continue to challenge societal expectations and standards still face public scrutiny.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Nvidia’s board confirmed that Mr Huang retains its confidence and will continue to lead the company.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of continue
Verb
  • Fans and critics alike had been waiting for what Minaj would say after Democrats resumed control of both the House and the Senate in a landslide victory Tuesday night, flipping dozens of congressional seats.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The plane landed in Bucharest, underwent checks and resumed operating.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of resume
Verb
  • The store's co-owner, Mallory McClaire, shared details of the long journey to reopening.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The square reopened Sunday evening with mourners gathering to lay flowers and candles in honor of the victims.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of reopen
Verb
  • Black voters delivered Democrats a series of shocking victories in last week’s midterm elections, renewing debate that the path to the White House in 2028 could run through the South.
    — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Prison reform advocates renewed calls for the city to shut down Rikers Island in the wake of Medero Curet’s death.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of renew
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“Recrudesce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recrudesce. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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