RECURRENT Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

recurrent

adjective

ri-ˈkər-ənt

Definition of recurrent

as in recurring

occurring or appearing at intervals had recurrent problems with the computer for months and finally junked it

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Recent Examples of recurrent In the new campaign, nods to the geometric symbol are recurrent and span from literal expressions as seen on a knitted sweater, to subtler ones, as hinted by a red pouch held by a talent. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 Tech publication The Information first reported on OpenAI’s use of recurrent depth in Astra earlier this week. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 But in the new Phase I trial, Chen’s team designed a form of CAR-T cell therapy that targets B7-H3 and studied its effects in 15 patients with recurrent glioblastoma that had not responded to available therapies. — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026 His new marrow engrafted quickly, and aside from some recurrent adenovirus, his recovery went remarkably well. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recurrent

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How Recurring Revenue Is The Pump There’s only one kind of funding that reliably shows up in year seven—recurring, unrestricted revenue.

— Sarah Evans, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Excluding non-recurring events, the magnitude of the average S & P 500 earnings surprise for the quarter is still about 11%.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of recurring

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Research from the Baylor University study shows that mid-morning breaks are the most effective at replenishing energy, concentration, and motivation, followed by periodic ones as needed.

— Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2026
El Niño breaks into record territory El Niño is a periodic warming of the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean along the equator that influences weather patterns around the globe.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of periodic

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The show puts celebrities through a continual barrage of physical tasks and challenges, and, by the end of the fifth-season premiere, Glanville withdrew for medical reasons.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
As the trough passes, winds out of the west will be a continual feature.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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