recur

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 The SubscriptionNotebook Unlimited Plan solves that problem by giving you a lifetime dashboard to manage all your recurring expenses with a single login. Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026 What’s Actually Happening Parasitologist Jean-Lou Justine at the French National Museum of Natural History identified a recurring pattern across pet owner reports. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026 While this represents Ortega’s and Levy’s finest comedic hours, credit is due to the entire cast — especially Metcalfe, Kuzum and Elizabeth Perkins, who’s got a recurring role as a pivotal person in Linda’s mayoral campaign. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026 Parasitologist Jean-Lou Justine at the French National Museum of Natural History identified a recurring pattern while reviewing reports collected across the country. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recur
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recur
Verb
  • The couple has since renewed their vows at home.
    Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 13 Apr. 2026
  • The series was just renewed for a second season.
    David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Mortgage rates have ticked up after recent Fed rate cuts and that dynamic could easily reoccur.
    Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2025
  • Deterrence Peace lasts when the parties trust that the violence won’t reoccur.
    Valerie Morkevicius, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025

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“Recur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recur. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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