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
Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2026
For the past year, public concern over immigration operations in Austin has kept residents on edge, producing recurring rumors of ICE enforcement surges and sparking ample protests.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Adobe’s annual recurring revenue growth in Q1 came in light.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
As an annually recurring phenomenon, the May upfront presentations may seem as ungainly as a 60-something’s gut straining the fabric of a uniform meant for a far younger man, but the market itself is as valuable as a day at Fenway Park.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Despite the recurring scrutiny, Cyrus has spoken about finding a stronger footing.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Despite the recurring scrutiny, Cyrus has spoken about finding stronger footing.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
The actor joined the romantic drama as a recurring character in Season 2 and became a series regular the following season.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
The analysis breaks down how property taxes, sales taxes and other recurring costs shape a family’s overall tax load.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 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
Spagnesi says the data could indicate recurring fire events, likely tied to the Medieval Warm Period, which lasted from approximately 900-1300 CE.
—Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2026
For the past year, public concern over immigration operations in Austin has kept residents on edge, producing recurring rumors of ICE enforcement surges and sparking ample protests.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Adobe’s annual recurring revenue growth in Q1 came in light.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
As an annually recurring phenomenon, the May upfront presentations may seem as ungainly as a 60-something’s gut straining the fabric of a uniform meant for a far younger man, but the market itself is as valuable as a day at Fenway Park.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Despite the recurring scrutiny, Cyrus has spoken about finding a stronger footing.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Despite the recurring scrutiny, Cyrus has spoken about finding stronger footing.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
The actor joined the romantic drama as a recurring character in Season 2 and became a series regular the following season.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
The analysis breaks down how property taxes, sales taxes and other recurring costs shape a family’s overall tax load.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recurring
Adjective
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In-lab sleep tests can identify the cause of abnormal behaviors that happen while someone is sleeping like recurrent nightmares, sleepwalking and more.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
10 Mar. 2026
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Currently, there is a huge gap between the number of people who may seek out fertility treatment in the US—for example, those with infertility or recurrent miscarriage, and LGBTQ+ folks—and those who can access it.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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He’s successfully advocated for creating new incentives for affordable housing construction and automatically renewing a program that freezes property values for some seniors, heading off big bill spikes from rising property values.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Still, the recent videos are renewing the debate over how quickly driverless cars should roll out in major cities.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Recurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurring. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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