recur

verb

Definition of recurnext
as in to renew
to occur again She had a recurring dream in which she could fly.

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Recent Examples of recur For labor advocates, a further recurring theme is the role brands play in creating the conditions that make such protests necessary in the first place. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 Removing pest- and disease-ridden plants can keep problems from overwintering and recurring next spring. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 2 Nov. 2026 Kane Brown previously starred as himself in the series’ premiere episode, while MacKenzie Porter has had a recurring role as an ER doctor. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2026 That connection was a recurring theme on Sunday during a ceremony at Miami International Airport before departure. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recur
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recur
  1. renew
  2. reoccur
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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
Definition of renew
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  • Flaxman said Colorado's warranty of habitability law may allow tenants to terminate their lease if a qualifying habitability issue is repaired but reoccurs within six months, provided the legal requirements are met.
    — Kennedy Cook, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In short, El Niño is an accumulation of warm water in the eastern Pacific Ocean that reoccurs every two to seven years.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026
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“Recur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recur. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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