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
Their 2024-25 showcased a recurrent theme at Anfield, whereby transfer spending waned.
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
In-lab sleep tests can identify the cause of abnormal behaviors that happen while someone is sleeping like recurrent nightmares, sleepwalking and more.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Mar. 2026
Currently, there is a huge gap between the number of people who may seek out fertility treatment in the US—for example, those with infertility or recurrent miscarriage, and LGBTQ+ folks—and those who can access it.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 9 Mar. 2026
And despite recurrent waves of protests – the January unrest followed similar waves in 2017-18, 2019-20 and 2022-23 – Khamenei refused to listen to the demands of demonstrators for political, economic and social change.
—Eric Lob, The Conversation, 2 Mar. 2026
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
In-lab sleep tests can identify the cause of abnormal behaviors that happen while someone is sleeping like recurrent nightmares, sleepwalking and more.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Mar. 2026
Currently, there is a huge gap between the number of people who may seek out fertility treatment in the US—for example, those with infertility or recurrent miscarriage, and LGBTQ+ folks—and those who can access it.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 9 Mar. 2026
And despite recurrent waves of protests – the January unrest followed similar waves in 2017-18, 2019-20 and 2022-23 – Khamenei refused to listen to the demands of demonstrators for political, economic and social change.
—Eric Lob, The Conversation, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recurrent
Adjective
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The Bell Street Bridge encampment was prioritized for closure as part of Downtown Rising – the first phase of Atlanta Rising, a multi-year campaign launched in 2025 to end unsheltered homelessness citywide and make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring.—
Emily McLeod,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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This was and is a non-recurring, cyclical business totally dependent on transaction volumes, which fluctuate with economic cycles and interest rates.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Taking periodic breaks — for example, a few nights off each week — may help reduce the likelihood of mild tolerance build up.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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There isn't a lot of research on the health effects of periodic use, though other studies show weight regain after stopping GLP-1s is faster compared to other diets that focus on behavior changes.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Miami, a city that seems under continual reinvention, has seen several implosions over the years.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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As the political philosopher Thomas Hobbes (1588–1679) wrote in his magnum opus Leviathan, there would be no culture, no navigation, no knowledge of the face of the earth, no arts, no letters, no society; instead, there would be rapes, thefts, murders, and continual fear of violence.—
George G. Szpiro,
Big Think,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Recurrent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurrent. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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