recurrence

noun

Definition of recurrencenext
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 After a recurrence in her breast and the development of brain tumors, Kalver entered a clinical trial. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 24 Aug. 2026 This is training the immune system to identify cancer to prevent recurrence. — CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 Albert has since undergone another surgery to remove the recurrence and is expected to begin preventative radiation treatment in September. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 23 Aug. 2026 Fried, 32, and the Yankees have said this recurrence is less serious than the elbow bone bruise that sidelined the left-hander from May 16 to July 22. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recurrence
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  1. outbreak
  2. renewal
  3. burst
  4. recrudescence
Noun
  • The pediatric outbreaks that get flagged don't reflect the true gravity of the HIV crisis, public health experts warn.
    — Betsy Joles, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Ebola is caused by a collection of viruses called orthoebolaviruses — with the Bundibugyo virus having been identified in the current outbreak.
    — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of outbreak
Noun
  • In late April, Carr directed the FCC Media Bureau to force ABC to apply for renewal of their licenses early.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Many Indian and Nepali restaurants were reportedly forced to close after their owners — most of whom came from their native countries to seek business opportunities in Japan — said their visa renewals had been rejected.
    — Christine Miyawaki, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of renewal
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  • These are short, all-out bursts of exercise performed at an intensity higher than your maximal oxygen uptake (VO₂ max).
    — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Inflation eased in June and July, but a burst of on-again, off-again fighting in recent weeks caused crude prices to rise again.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of burst
Noun
  • This recrudescence of wolf warrior diplomacy is counterproductive and enables Japan to depict China as the bullying hegemon.
    — Jeff Kingston, Time, 30 Nov. 2025
  • Who would benefit from the end of community fluoridation and a recrudescence of tooth decay?
    — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of recrudescence

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“Recurrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurrence. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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