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 To Catch a Predator was a recurring series of segments on Dateline NBC that ran from 2004 to 2007. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026 That lack of visibility has become a recurring point of concern as public officials demand greater accountability for homelessness spending across California. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026 Serialized storytelling also depends on continuity, because recurring characters and recognizable worlds help audiences remain invested. — New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026 Brewster played the police chief’s daughter for more than 100 episodes between 1995 and 2001, before trying her hand at film, including a recurring role in the Fast & Furious franchise. — Dylan Kickham, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recur
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recur
  1. renew
  2. reoccur
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  • However, Kasim and Sulaiman said their cards have expired and not been renewed – a claim the ministry did not address.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Research on restorative practices suggests that different forms of rest renew different executive capabilities, including creativity, attention, reflection and perspective.
    — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of renew
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  • Antibiotics often work temporarily to fix the problem, but upwards of 60% of BV cases reoccur.
    — Sarah DiGregorio, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026
  • Mortgage rates have ticked up after recent Fed rate cuts and that dynamic could easily reoccur.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2025
Definition of reoccur

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“Recur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recur. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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