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
Connected people are more likely to adhere to medical treatment; and those with cancer survive longer, better avoid recurrence, and experience higher quality of life than their isolated peers.
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Feb. 2026
In 2016, a study of breast cancer patients found that women who had more social connections were less likely to suffer cancer recurrences and less likely to die from breast cancer than women who did not have a significant support system.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
But Seeley fears that a person’s appetite for drugs will return, too, which could prompt a recurrence of drug use.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
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.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Feb. 2026
In 2016, a study of breast cancer patients found that women who had more social connections were less likely to suffer cancer recurrences and less likely to die from breast cancer than women who did not have a significant support system.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
But Seeley fears that a person’s appetite for drugs will return, too, which could prompt a recurrence of drug use.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
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.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recurrence
Noun
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If not, there could be an outbreak of fighting, such as civil war, that could be long and devastating to Iran.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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What’s the real cost of a measles outbreak?—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In a metaphorical sense, spring symbolizes renewal, growth and fresh beginnings.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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With the renewal secured, viewers can look forward to more high-stakes deals, intense rivalries, complicated relationships that have made the show such a standout.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026
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Shrimp is a quick-cooking springtime favorite, and it is accompanied by a burst of flavors in this recipe, which incorporates a craveable herby dressing.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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The burst was fueled by a pull-up jumper and a layup in a 14-second span by Howell.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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 5 Mar. 2026.
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