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
Past trials using peptide vaccines have failed to prevent cancer recurrences.
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Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2025
Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recurrences
Noun
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One Pasteurella-like microbe carried genetic hints of virulence and has ties to deadly outbreaks in modern African elephants.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
30 Sep. 2025
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So far this year, 19 gastrointestinal outbreaks on cruises were reported to the CDC, 14 of which were caused by norovirus, USA Today reported.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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What’s more, two critical trade preference programs—the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and Haiti HOPE-HELP—lapsed on Tuesday without renewals.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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Despite that, due largely to the strong creative, Hulu and sibling 20th TV Animation have stuck with the series with a string of renewals, most recently for the upcoming sixth and final season.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Recurrences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurrences. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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