Synonyms of recurrence

recurrence

noun

as in outbreak

a new occurrence of something that happened or appeared before

We hope to prevent a recurrence of the disease.

Related Words

• outbreak
• renewal
• burst
• recrudescence
• flare
• epidemic
• increase
• surge
• outburst
• upswing
• upturn
• flutter
• spurt
• eruption
• flare-up
• flicker
• flood
• pickup
• flurry
• paroxysm
• boost
• explosion
• flash
• volley
• deluge
• spate
• commotion
• rush
• furor
• uproar

Dissimilar Words

• slump
• calm
• doldrums

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recurrence

This demonstrates growth and increases everyone’s confidence that the mistake will not be a recurrence. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

One of the leading candidates, mRNA-4157 (V940), has shown promising clinical results in reducing melanoma recurrence when combined with immunotherapy, potentially opening an entirely new chapter in personalized cancer treatment. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026

The patient was selected because his condition, unlike cancers such as leukemia, did not carry the risk of reimplanting malignant cells along with the transplant that could lead to a recurrence. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 23 July 2026

Also, four of the patients saw their cancer come back, but Bharat said the recurrences were more manageable than the original disease. — Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026