as in recurrent
occurring or appearing at intervals
death and spirituality are recurring themes throughout the whole of this author's work
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as in reoccurring
to occur again
She had a recurring dream in which she could fly.
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Recent Examples of recurring
Emily McLeod, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
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
This will be a semi-recurring role that films in January and February.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Dec. 2025
The mother-son duo’s journey began when Udrea identified a pervasive and recurring problem among men with curly hair–razor bumps.
—Essence, 2 Dec. 2025
Audiences can also expect a new teacher, Luke Tennie’s Dominic, and potentially more recurring and guest characters.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
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
One exception is for excess revenue to be approved by referendum for recurring and non-recurring purposes.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 23 June 2025
Does this bring him into a more recurring, regular role?
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 May 2025
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
By the following year, the state was supplying $15 million in recurring taxpayer dollars per year to the institution.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
If the top of the card delivers, Turin becomes a recurring stop rather than a one-off.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Resilience is the recurring theme of Kylie, the new Netflix docuseries that follows Minogue over almost 40 years in the spotlight.
—Louis Staples, Glamour, 29 May 2026
The development of this model came from observing a recurring gap.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Analysts say the Club name can meet expectations for new net annual recurring revenue in Q1, but the stock reaction will depend on the guidance.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 29 May 2026
David Chokachi is returning in a recurring role as Cody Madison, and Erika Eleniak is slated to make a guest appearance as Shauni McClain.
—Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
Rebounding was a recurring problem, leading to chaotic scrums in front of the net.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Adjective
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
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
This will be a semi-recurring role that films in January and February.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Dec. 2025
The mother-son duo’s journey began when Udrea identified a pervasive and recurring problem among men with curly hair–razor bumps.
—Essence, 2 Dec. 2025
Audiences can also expect a new teacher, Luke Tennie’s Dominic, and potentially more recurring and guest characters.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
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
One exception is for excess revenue to be approved by referendum for recurring and non-recurring purposes.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 23 June 2025
Does this bring him into a more recurring, regular role?
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 May 2025
Verb
Fireplaces are a recurring element throughout the main gathering areas, including the living room, where sliding glass doors open to a patio lounge.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
By the following year, the state was supplying $15 million in recurring taxpayer dollars per year to the institution.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
If the top of the card delivers, Turin becomes a recurring stop rather than a one-off.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Resilience is the recurring theme of Kylie, the new Netflix docuseries that follows Minogue over almost 40 years in the spotlight.
—Louis Staples, Glamour, 29 May 2026
The development of this model came from observing a recurring gap.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Analysts say the Club name can meet expectations for new net annual recurring revenue in Q1, but the stock reaction will depend on the guidance.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 29 May 2026
David Chokachi is returning in a recurring role as Cody Madison, and Erika Eleniak is slated to make a guest appearance as Shauni McClain.
—Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
Rebounding was a recurring problem, leading to chaotic scrums in front of the net.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recurring
Adjective
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The idea originated with Carolyn Miller’s 1984 essay Genre as Social Action, which describes genres as typified rhetorical actions based on recurrent situations.—
Tham Thi Nguyen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Dizziness and headaches have also become more recurrent.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Washington simply stopped issuing and renewing confidential plates in October 2025, and Massachusetts did the same, cutting off ICE and Customs and Border Patrol agencies from privileges in early 2026.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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According to the spokesperson, the CSU’s Generative AI Advisory Committee and its three subcommittees unanimously recommended renewing the contract.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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“Recurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurring. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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