Synonyms of recurring

recurring 1 of 2

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

This case illustrates a recurring challenge in how science reaches the public. — Dannell D. Boatman, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

How does this recurring motif tie into broader themes of grief, hope, and cultural identity in your analysis? — Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 8 July 2026