recurred

past tense of recur
as in renewed
to occur again She had a recurring dream in which she could fly.

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Recent Examples of recurred This would mark a return to Netflix for Spector who recently recurred on the streamer’s limited series Black Rabbit. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 July 2026 The Glorious Revolution against the divine right of kings thus recurred as the American Revolution against colonial oppression. James Traub, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026 On Wednesday morning, South Korea’s Kospi bounced back by 3% and Samsung recovered much of its losses with a 7% surge – the latest sign that Tuesday’s plunge marked a momentary dip similar to those that have recurred over recent months. David Goldman, CNN Money, 23 June 2026 Three weeks later, the operation recurred, this time with 1,400 boats assembling into a rectangle so dense that cargo ships reportedly struggled to get through. Kenneth J. Harrold, Washington Post, 1 June 2026 Lisa Fasone and her family Northwestern Medicine Fasone will keep receiving images every eight to 12 months to ensure the tumor has not recurred. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 June 2026 Their costars Bethany Joy Lenz (Haley James Scott) and Hilarie Burton Morgan (Peyton Sawyer) have both recurred on Grey’s Anatomy in the past. Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 25 May 2026 Rue’s glitter tears - Season 1 The most iconic Euphoria makeup look — Rue’s glitter tears, worn by Zendaya — recurred throughout season 1. Hannah Kerns, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recurred
renewed
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  • The war with Iran and renewed closure of the strait aren’t the only factors driving prices higher.
    Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • The permit lasts for two years but can be renewed for an additional three.
    Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026

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“Recurred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurred. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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