recrudesce

verb

Definition of recrudescenext
as in to continue

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  1. continue
  2. resume
  3. reopen
  4. renew
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  • But at a time when distrust in the news media continues to rise, deflections like this can damage the credibility of mainstream, nonpartisan American journalism.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • But each individual hat will be situated in a nonrepeating pattern that continues to change no matter how large the overall tiling is.
    — Rachel Crowell, Scientific American, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of continue
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  • Jayendu Krishna, a director at Drewry Maritime Advisors, said none of the major container shipping lines had resumed services through Hormuz since suspending operations following the outbreak of the war in February.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Zelenskyy’s decision to resume strikes on Russian refineries may further strain ties.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of resume
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  • Waffle House locations plan to reopen once Isaias passes through the area.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The local district attorney declined to seek criminal charges, but the criminal case was reopened after the lawsuit was filed.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of reopen
Verb
  • AutoGov takes care of regular tasks like renewing licenses, paying bills, and booking routine health appointments.
    — Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The theft revived memories of the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris last year and renewed calls for better security and funding at the many cultural sites across France.
    — SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of renew
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“Recrudesce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recrudesce. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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