Synonyms of recurrences

recurrences

noun

plural of recurrence

as in outbreaks

a new occurrence of something that happened or appeared before

We hope to prevent a recurrence of the disease.

Related Words

• outbreaks
• renewals
• bursts
• epidemics
• flares
• outbursts
• increases
• surges
• eruptions
• upswings
• spurts
• flare-ups
• recrudescences
• upturns
• floods
• flurries
• pickups
• paroxysms
• flutters
• flashes
• flickers
• explosions
• volleys
• commotions
• boosts
• spates
• deluges
• rushes
• furors
• uproars

Dissimilar Words

• doldrums
• slumps
• calms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recurrences

Also, four of the patients saw their cancer come back, but Bharat said the recurrences were more manageable than the original disease. — Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026

Among those 17 patients, by January 2026, there were four recurrences of cancer and two deaths unrelated to cancer — one from an infection and one from a blood clot. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 8 July 2026

But for some people kidney stones can have dramatic effects on their lives with regular recurrences. — 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