Synonyms of recurring

recurring 1 of 2

adjective

ri-ˈkər-iŋ 

as in recurrent

occurring or appearing at intervals

death and spirituality are recurring themes throughout the whole of this author's work

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

recurring

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verb

present participle of recur

as in reoccurring

to occur again

She had a recurring dream in which she could fly.

Related Words

• reoccurring
• renewing
• reiterating
• duplicating
• replicating
• remaking
• redoing
• recreating
• reenacting
• reprising
• reduplicating
• reinventing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recurring

Adjective

This will be a semi-recurring role that films in January and February. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Dec. 2025

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

Verb

More recurring revenue can help Plex extract greater value from its customers over their lifetimes, make cash flow more predictable, please investors, help fund new features, and reduce Plex’s dependence on the fickle advertising market. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026

WestCOG will conduct a feasibility study of recurring finance mechanisms for resilience, including stormwater utilities and resilience improvement districts, regionally and for municipalities in the WestCOG region. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026