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
Despite the return to normalcy, the Cubs announced several new policy changes to avoid a recurrence of the opening-day riot.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Surgical removal, for instance, has recurrence rates between 45 percent to 100 percent.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Costs related to surviving cancer, including monitoring for recurrence and treatment of side effects, were expected to reach $246 billion by 2030, up from $183 billion in 2015, according to research published in 2020.
—Renuka Rayasam, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
According to a 2024 study, anywhere from 1% to 10% of shingles sufferers will experience a recurrence at some point.
—Ashley Milne-Tyte, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Surgical removal, for instance, has recurrence rates between 45 percent to 100 percent.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Costs related to surviving cancer, including monitoring for recurrence and treatment of side effects, were expected to reach $246 billion by 2030, up from $183 billion in 2015, according to research published in 2020.
—Renuka Rayasam, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
According to a 2024 study, anywhere from 1% to 10% of shingles sufferers will experience a recurrence at some point.
—Ashley Milne-Tyte, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recurrence
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Daniel de Visé Seventeen American passengers on MV Hondius, the cruise ship stricken with the hantavirus outbreak, have disembarked and boarded a flight home, Spanish Health Minister Monica Garcia said in a news conference on Sunday.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The hantavirus outbreak on a cruise that departed from Argentina last month has cast an unwelcome spotlight on Tierra del Fuego, a region well known for its biodiversity and bird-watching, authorities and guides say.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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And TelevisaUnivision has inked a slew of deals to keep up that cadence, including rights to CONMEBOL Libertadores and CONMEBOL Sudamericana, a renewal for CONCACAF’s Gold Cup and Nations League, and an extension for Mexican National Team matches through 2034.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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More than half of Premier League front-of-shirt deals are due for renewal and, with betting-advertising regulations changing, the industry feedback is that sponsorship levels on offer have been depressed somewhat.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Known as the theme park capital of the world, Central Florida bursts with family-friendly fun.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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While most passengers are considerate, late-night returns and early-morning departures can bring bursts of noise outside your door.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 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 17 May. 2026.
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