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
Researchers are also studying whether mRNA vaccines can be used to prevent the recurrence of other cancers, including lung cancer.
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Allison Aubrey, NPR, 1 June 2026
The results suggest that many patients can avoid chemotherapy and its side effects without increasing the likelihood of cancer recurrence.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Since her proton therapy, Francillion sees Simone every three months and has shown no signs of cancer recurrence.
—Jenna Deangelis, CBS News, 25 May 2026
Unexpectedly high degrees of charring on Orion's heat shield during that mission led engineers to alter the spacecraft's course to prevent a recurrence on Artemis 2, but, as is anything untested in space, there is always risk involved.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 18 May 2026
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Allison Aubrey, NPR, 1 June 2026
The results suggest that many patients can avoid chemotherapy and its side effects without increasing the likelihood of cancer recurrence.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Since her proton therapy, Francillion sees Simone every three months and has shown no signs of cancer recurrence.
—Jenna Deangelis, CBS News, 25 May 2026
Unexpectedly high degrees of charring on Orion's heat shield during that mission led engineers to alter the spacecraft's course to prevent a recurrence on Artemis 2, but, as is anything untested in space, there is always risk involved.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recurrence
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Health authorities believe the outbreak, which took the eastern region of Congo by surprise after spreading silently for weeks without detection, started in the bustling mining area of Mongbwalu in Ituri province.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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The government said at least five people have recovered from Ebola since the outbreak was officially confirmed by Congo's Ministry of Health on May 15.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Netflix is completing the screen adaptation of Holly Jackson’s bestselling YA crime mystery book trilogy, announcing A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder‘s renewal for a shorter third and final season based on the remaining book, As Good As Dead.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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Prime already ordered an early season two renewal.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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Four of the runs scored in a quick burst in the sixth, when Neto made an error just before Rushing’s three-run homer.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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While the Rays came alive for three runs during the final two innings, Miami’s early offensive burst built enough of a cushion for Tyler Zuber to earn his first career save.—
Tyler Carmona
June 6,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2026
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This recrudescence of wolf warrior diplomacy is counterproductive and enables Japan to depict China as the bullying hegemon.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
30 Nov. 2025
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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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“Recurrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurrence. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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