as in outbreak
a new occurrence of something that happened or appeared before
We hope to prevent a recurrence of the disease.
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Recent Examples of recurrence
The path forward is all about monitoring, as the recurrence rate is 90 percent.
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Rachel Desantis, People.com, 1 May 2025
But the road ahead will still be challenging, with Bolton now undergoing MRIs every two months to stay vigilant against glioblastoma’s high recurrence rate.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Apr. 2025
According to the Glioblastoma Foundation, the recurrence rate for the disease is about 90%.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
As many as 30 percent of patients initially treated for infections experience a recurrence, and the risk of subsequent recurrence only increases with each case, leading to an unpleasant cycle.
—Ava Erickson, Outside Online, 29 Apr. 2025
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Rachel Desantis, People.com, 1 May 2025
But the road ahead will still be challenging, with Bolton now undergoing MRIs every two months to stay vigilant against glioblastoma’s high recurrence rate.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Apr. 2025
According to the Glioblastoma Foundation, the recurrence rate for the disease is about 90%.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
As many as 30 percent of patients initially treated for infections experience a recurrence, and the risk of subsequent recurrence only increases with each case, leading to an unpleasant cycle.
—Ava Erickson, Outside Online, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recurrence
Noun
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Most food regulation changes occur in light of issues such as outbreaks.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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As of May 15, a total of 1,024 cases were reported across 31 states amid the deadliest outbreak in years.—
Sophia Vento,
The Hill,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The renewal is for Season 3. Krapopolis, which is currently in Season 2, was previously picked up for Seasons 3 and 4.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
10 May 2025
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During the first three months of the year, Marcolin announced the early renewal until 2032 of its license agreement for the design, production and international distribution of Max Mara sunglasses and optical frames, confirming and further strengthening the partnership signed in 2020.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The 23-year-old has the raw materials to become a decent striker, including a decent burst of acceleration, but needs to play more to develop, which might not happen at Barca.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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The pair hoped to make progress against urea-cycle disorders – inherited metabolic problems, like KJ’s that leave young children vulnerable to bursts of damaging ammonia.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Who would benefit from the end of community fluoridation and a recrudescence of tooth decay?—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Nov. 2024
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Although the most powerful nations, including the U.S., have made intermittently successful efforts to stem the loss of tax revenue to offshore shelters, Abrahamian identifies these dynamics as the recrudescence of colonial extraction.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2024
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“Recurrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurrence. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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