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.
—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
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
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Scientists have already long linked wildlife trade to specific outbreaks such as HIV, Ebola and COVID-19.—
Meg Tanaka,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Ebola outbreaks are often triggered after contact with bats, which are sometimes eaten or used for traditional medicine.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
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Many states don't have the staff to process Medicaid applications or renewals quickly, said consumer advocates and researchers.—
Sam Whitehead,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The board also unanimously passed a hefty consent agenda with 26 items, marking bulk approvals of student trips, facility upgrades, curriculum renewals and other work tied to the district’s ongoing 2022 bond.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Recurrences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurrences. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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