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
Zepiqueno Redmond was recalled from his loan at Huddersfield Town and trained at Sheffield Wednesday, only to sustain a recurrence of the injury that had plagued him.
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Should that fail, Uhlaender’s final Olympics impact might be a change in IBSF rules to prevent a recurrence of Canada’s scheme.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Moderna's stock, down 91% from its peak, jumped 16% on positive Phase 2b results for its mRNA skin cancer vaccine, showing a 49% reduction in recurrence.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
New research published in The New England Journal of Medicine last year showed that treating men for bacterial infection reduced the recurrence of bacterial vaginosis in women.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 9 Jan. 2026
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Should that fail, Uhlaender’s final Olympics impact might be a change in IBSF rules to prevent a recurrence of Canada’s scheme.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Moderna's stock, down 91% from its peak, jumped 16% on positive Phase 2b results for its mRNA skin cancer vaccine, showing a 49% reduction in recurrence.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
New research published in The New England Journal of Medicine last year showed that treating men for bacterial infection reduced the recurrence of bacterial vaginosis in women.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recurrence
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Extremely hot, dry conditions can lead to outbreaks of spider mites, though damage seldom requires treatment.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Hospitalization rates can vary greatly by a measles outbreak’s location and who is getting infected.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The partnership, which is funded by downtown property tax revenues, recently secured its 10-year renewal, which saw its territory expand to 102 blocks, up from 66.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Spring is on the way, which brings thoughts of renewal, warm weather and Easter celebrations for some.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Hawks closed on a decisive 24-2 burst as Brooklyn’s efficient offense through three quarters vanished.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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That performer, Erika Rolfsrud, is beautifully cast for a role designed to bring a quick burst of effervescent emotional energy.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
21 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 28 Feb. 2026.
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