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
Palms, ocean waves and hibiscus flowers were also recurrent motifs popping on cashmere and wool styles — ranging from a coat to a crewneck knit — as well on a lighter wool and silk shirt and pants.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 July 2025
As the Ohio River reached near-record-setting flood levels recently, a recurrent rumor surfaced about the alleged danger of bull sharks in its waters.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The antifungals for yeast work a bit better, FWIW, but as many as 28% of people still wind up with recurrent yeast infections.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 7 July 2025
This study is important because its rigorous methodology confirms what previous research had suggested: Exercise extends disease-free survival for patients with cancer and should be incorporated as part of holistic treatment for patients to reduce their risk of recurrent and new cancers.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 July 2025
As the Ohio River reached near-record-setting flood levels recently, a recurrent rumor surfaced about the alleged danger of bull sharks in its waters.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The antifungals for yeast work a bit better, FWIW, but as many as 28% of people still wind up with recurrent yeast infections.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 7 July 2025
This study is important because its rigorous methodology confirms what previous research had suggested: Exercise extends disease-free survival for patients with cancer and should be incorporated as part of holistic treatment for patients to reduce their risk of recurrent and new cancers.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recurrent
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Additionally, someone who opts in to recurring giving will continue supporting that nonprofit for just over eight years, while a non-recurring giver donates to a nonprofit for a little over a year and a half.—
Matt Nash,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Does this bring him into a more recurring, regular role?—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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Heat and humidity was expected to stick around with periodic showers moving through the area.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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Those resources also power the factories that crank out defensive units that automatically fight to protect your castle from periodic waves of enemies (in adorable pixelated animations that take place on a battlefield to the right of your castle).—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Recurrent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurrent. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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