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
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, USA Today, 21 June 2026
City officials said goose droppings have become a recurring issue, particularly during the summer months.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Everybody else in the cast, including recurring cast members who play hospital staff as well as guest-starring patients, were free to submit themselves, which is likely how Charles Baker and Lucas Iverson got there.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 20 June 2026
The film traces a father-son relationship across several years through recurring dialogues, with the director choosing to leave the conclusion open.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 June 2026
With immigration, problems that feel devastatingly novel are often maddeningly old—repeated, recurring.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 20 June 2026
In our work, the effects show up in three recurring patterns.
—Patricia Camden, Fortune, 20 June 2026
After a short promotional period, Apple should begin charging for these services as part of the Apple One package to cover recurring infrastructure costs.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Hockney’s parents and siblings remained lifelong, recurring subjects.
—Mark Rozzo, Vanity Fair, 12 June 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
Algae at the pool has been a recurring issue for decades.
—Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, USA Today, 21 June 2026
City officials said goose droppings have become a recurring issue, particularly during the summer months.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Everybody else in the cast, including recurring cast members who play hospital staff as well as guest-starring patients, were free to submit themselves, which is likely how Charles Baker and Lucas Iverson got there.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 20 June 2026
The film traces a father-son relationship across several years through recurring dialogues, with the director choosing to leave the conclusion open.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 June 2026
With immigration, problems that feel devastatingly novel are often maddeningly old—repeated, recurring.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 20 June 2026
In our work, the effects show up in three recurring patterns.
—Patricia Camden, Fortune, 20 June 2026
After a short promotional period, Apple should begin charging for these services as part of the Apple One package to cover recurring infrastructure costs.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Hockney’s parents and siblings remained lifelong, recurring subjects.
—Mark Rozzo, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recurring
Adjective
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In a study testing this theory using 212 recurrent dream reports, 66% contained at least one threat and dreamers typically responded with defensive or evasive behavior.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The criteria include frantic efforts to avoid abandonment, having unstable relationships, identity disturbance, impulsive behavior, chronic feelings of emptiness, intense anger, emotional instability, paranoia or dissociation under stress, and recurrent suicidal behavior or self-harm.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Israeli strikes hit several towns in southern Lebanon on Saturday morning local time, killing at least five people, Lebanese state-run National News Agency reported, despite Israel and Hezbollah renewing their truce Friday.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Now, an inquiry into why a B-52 Stratofortress crashed Monday shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Fore Base, killing eight, is renewing questions about the 70-year-old planes, their purpose in the rapidly modernizing military landscape and their future.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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“Recurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurring. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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