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
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
This should further increase the bank's base of more recurring revenue streams.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 27 Aug. 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
Does this bring him into a more recurring, regular role?
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 May 2025
The strange makeup of recurring dreams Research has found that most recurring dreams have a negative tone with themes often related to helplessness, failure, or being chased.
—Stacey Colino, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
Anxiety about pocketbook issues, however, formed a recurring and persistent theme.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
The difference between nova and supernova events, according to NASA, is in a recurring nova, the dwarf star stays intact during the explosion.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 31 July 2024
This one-time purchase gets you Microsoft Office 2021 for life—no more recurring or subscription fees.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 26 May 2024
Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The companies expect to have two $1 billion recurring and high return fee businesses — Commercial Payments and Wealth and Asset Management — following the deal.
—Reuters, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
In a recurring role, Rissmann will play Greycloak, the eldest brother of Erik Bloodaxe.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
The companies expect to have two $1 billion recurring and high return fee businesses - Commercial Payments and Wealth and Asset Management, following the deal.
—Reuters 13 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Since her turn on the show, Swisher has enjoyed a robust television career, booking lead roles on Privileged, Better With You, and The Astronaut Wives Club, and recurring roles on Gossip Girl, Royal Pains, The Mindy Project, and Once Upon a Time (as The Little Mermaid's Ariel).
—Eric King, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Unlike Microsoft 365, which requires recurring payments, this license is a one-time purchase tied to your Microsoft account.
—PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
The studio, which is behind titles like the Battlefield and Madden NFL franchises, is one of the biggest players in gaming, with CEO Andrew Wilson spending the last decade-plus transforming its business model to focus more on recurring revenue like subscriptions.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
Entrepreneurship/customer service/ARR (annual recurring revenue) — those three things are pretty tightly entwined.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
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
This should further increase the bank's base of more recurring revenue streams.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 27 Aug. 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
Does this bring him into a more recurring, regular role?
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 May 2025
The strange makeup of recurring dreams Research has found that most recurring dreams have a negative tone with themes often related to helplessness, failure, or being chased.
—Stacey Colino, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
Anxiety about pocketbook issues, however, formed a recurring and persistent theme.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
The difference between nova and supernova events, according to NASA, is in a recurring nova, the dwarf star stays intact during the explosion.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 31 July 2024
This one-time purchase gets you Microsoft Office 2021 for life—no more recurring or subscription fees.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 26 May 2024
Verb
Not great with his feet, which could be a recurring theme this season.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The companies expect to have two $1 billion recurring and high return fee businesses — Commercial Payments and Wealth and Asset Management — following the deal.
—Reuters, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
In a recurring role, Rissmann will play Greycloak, the eldest brother of Erik Bloodaxe.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
The companies expect to have two $1 billion recurring and high return fee businesses - Commercial Payments and Wealth and Asset Management, following the deal.
—Reuters 13 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Since her turn on the show, Swisher has enjoyed a robust television career, booking lead roles on Privileged, Better With You, and The Astronaut Wives Club, and recurring roles on Gossip Girl, Royal Pains, The Mindy Project, and Once Upon a Time (as The Little Mermaid's Ariel).
—Eric King, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Unlike Microsoft 365, which requires recurring payments, this license is a one-time purchase tied to your Microsoft account.
—PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
The studio, which is behind titles like the Battlefield and Madden NFL franchises, is one of the biggest players in gaming, with CEO Andrew Wilson spending the last decade-plus transforming its business model to focus more on recurring revenue like subscriptions.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
Entrepreneurship/customer service/ARR (annual recurring revenue) — those three things are pretty tightly entwined.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recurring
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One reason for this recurrent rhetoric is that few Americans today see themselves as opposed to the maximization of either alternatives from which to make selections or occasions to do so.—
Sophia Rosenfeld
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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Alas, the one thing Europe is still lacking in comparison to its North American counterpart is scale, with European projects not yet landing major franchises, globally relevant IP and recurrent mega-budget productions.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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During the Bears’ 0-2 start last month, Stevenson struggled in pass coverage, renewing concerns about his ability to reach his next developmental checkpoint.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The fee will apply whether the driver is being issued a license for the first time or renewing their license.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Recurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurring. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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