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
At the end of the trial, those who continued caffeinated coffee experienced a 47% recurrence rate of AF or atrial flutter, compared with 64% in the caffeine-abstinent group, translating to about a 39% lower risk of recurrence for coffee drinkers.
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New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2026
Bolton finished radiation and chemotherapy in October 2024, and currently undergoes MRIs every two months to ensure his tumor has not returned, as glioblastoma has a recurrence rate of about 90 percent.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
The recurrence of such incidents has led to finger-pointing among local officials and ongoing investigations into jail conditions and protocols.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
Since then, lifts with that part have been retrofitted with stiffener beams to prevent a recurrence, as ordered by the tramway board.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 Nov. 2025
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New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2026
Bolton finished radiation and chemotherapy in October 2024, and currently undergoes MRIs every two months to ensure his tumor has not returned, as glioblastoma has a recurrence rate of about 90 percent.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
The recurrence of such incidents has led to finger-pointing among local officials and ongoing investigations into jail conditions and protocols.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
Since then, lifts with that part have been retrofitted with stiffener beams to prevent a recurrence, as ordered by the tramway board.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recurrence
Noun
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By mid-February, models signaled a shift to near or below-average temperatures, increasing the chance of more freezes without clear signs of another deep arctic outbreak.—
JJ Velasquez,
San Antonio Express-News,
1 Feb. 2026
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And yet, there haven’t been any reports of reefer madness outbreaks that the editorial seems to portend will result from beverages infused with a relatively small amount of THC being sold as an option at the United Center itself.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Men 50+ supplement taps saw palmetto, spermidine, moldavian dragonhead and tributyrin, aiming to boost collagen renewal, cellular health and stress defense.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Presented as a doctrine of national renewal, the strategy invokes the language of strength, sovereignty, and restoration.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Richard, who had 6 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists in the opening quarter, hit a three-pointer and had an assist in the Tigers' closing burst.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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Also, some bursts showed strong circular polarization, a signal characteristic of magnetic processes.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 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 8 Feb. 2026.
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