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 power of one big night is highlighted by the recurrence of several characters in a series of mini-episodes that form delicate arcs.
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2025
The recurrence of a menacing supernatural force that caused his brother to disappear in the '80s (hence the season subtitle, The Vanishing) pushes him far over the line.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Trump, Johnson and other Republicans can reasonably argue that Democrats who run California’s state government should do everything possible to prevent a recurrence and must be open to policy changes based on this experience.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Without details about Kate's specific diagnosis, estimating her risk of recurrence is difficult.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2025
The recurrence of a menacing supernatural force that caused his brother to disappear in the '80s (hence the season subtitle, The Vanishing) pushes him far over the line.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Trump, Johnson and other Republicans can reasonably argue that Democrats who run California’s state government should do everything possible to prevent a recurrence and must be open to policy changes based on this experience.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Without details about Kate's specific diagnosis, estimating her risk of recurrence is difficult.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recurrence
Noun
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Being explicit and deliberate in communicating timely health advice is critical, particularly during a deadly disease outbreak.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The death comes eight days after an unvaccinated child in Texas died from the disease during a growing outbreak in the state that has infected nearly 160 people.—
Brie Stimson,
Fox News,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Many of us wrote to the State Land Board in support of his continued tenure of the property when the lease was up for renewal, but in the end, a competing bid won out, discounting 25 years of exemplary management.—
DP Opinion,
The Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2025
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Every note played, every dance performed, and every moment shared felt like a tribute to hope, prosperity, and renewal.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For a color burst, look to Proenza Schouler, Dear Frances, and Cos—these pleasant spring hues will break up the dreariness of the current season.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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Customers, including businesses, governments and individuals, will be able to request light bursts by simply entering their location's GPS coordinates online.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 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 18 Mar. 2025.
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