Synonyms of recurrent

recurrent

adjective

ri-ˈkər-ənt 

as in recurring

occurring or appearing at intervals

had recurrent problems with the computer for months and finally junked it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recurring
• periodic
• continual
• intermittent
• periodical
• seasonal
• occasional
• on-and-off
• serial
• cyclic
• sporadic
• rhythmic
• alternate
• alternating
• spasmodic
• irregular
• aperiodic
• spotty
• fitful
• erratic
• unsteady

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuous
• constant
• incessant
• unceasing
• eternal
• perpetual
• everlasting
• interminable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recurrent

Aiyuk began veering away from the team’s rehabilitation protocol soon after the surgery, failing to communicate with the team — a recurrent theme between Aiyuk and the 49ers — and preferring to rehabilitate on his own. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Dogs with milder, more chronic forms of pancreatitis are typically managed by feeding them a diet that is low in fat, although Cridge said that many of these dogs still have recurrent problems. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026

While the outcome may also be a welcome aesthetic change, the motivation is often functional—relief from discomfort during movement, chafing during exercise, pinching in clothing, pain with intimacy, and recurrent infections. — Anonymous, Allure, 23 July 2026

Instead, forecasters are monitoring a recurrent coronal hole, an area where the sun’s magnetic field opens into space and allows faster solar wind to escape. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026