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

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

Verb

The winner of Next Pro has already been decided, showrunner Conrad Green confirmed this April, which means the winner will immediately join the recurring Dancing cast, kicking off their first season as a pro this fall. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026

His content has since expanded to include a universe of original characters, and his profile has also grown via a recurring role on Toronto's Crave sitcom The Office Movers. — Rachel Brodsky, Time, 14 July 2026