as in outbreaks
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 recurrences
But for some people kidney stones can have dramatic effects on their lives with regular recurrences.
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Erin Allday,
San Francisco Chronicle,
15 Mar. 2026
People who have a gene increasing their cancer risk may need more monitoring for recurrences or additional cancers, and may want to encourage family members to get tested.
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Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 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.
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Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Past trials using peptide vaccines have failed to prevent cancer recurrences.
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Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
11 Aug. 2025
Erin Allday,
San Francisco Chronicle,
15 Mar. 2026
People who have a gene increasing their cancer risk may need more monitoring for recurrences or additional cancers, and may want to encourage family members to get tested.
—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 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
Past trials using peptide vaccines have failed to prevent cancer recurrences.
—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recurrences
Noun
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That monitoring period was set because symptoms of hantavirus have taken as long as 42 days to appear in previous outbreaks.
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Other factors, including the early stages of hurricane season and periodic Saharan dust outbreaks, can also influence conditions, but are less consistent drivers at this range.
Noun
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According to an April article from ABC News, the FCC called for early license renewals allowing the American Broadcasting Company's eight television stations, including 6ABC, to broadcast.
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The Federal Communications Commission, led by Chairman Brendan Carr, ordered Disney to file for renewals for eight of its stations years ahead of schedule.
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“Recurrences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurrences. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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