Synonyms of recurring

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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

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

Verb

For labor advocates, a further recurring theme is the role brands play in creating the conditions that make such protests necessary in the first place. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Removing pest- and disease-ridden plants can keep problems from overwintering and recurring next spring. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 2 Nov. 2026