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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America’s retreat from WHO deepens the damage by weakening global systems for monitoring outbreaks, reviewing evidence and maintaining databases such as the Global Burden of Disease.—
Stan Chu Ilo,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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And recent outbreaks of the avian flu have killed off millions of waterfowl and shorebirds.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Report eligibility alongside pipeline, bookings and renewals so leadership and the board see risk and progress in business terms.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Mercedes, meanwhile, was delaying contract renewals for both of their drivers in case Verstappen became available.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Recurrences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurrences. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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