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
Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Prior to Lost, Garcia’s most high-profile roles were a recurring arc on Becker and a guest spot on Curb Your Enthusiasm.
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
Season three will also see some new additions in recurring roles for Sarah Silverman, Andrew Rannells and Keyla Monterroso Mejia, as well as Foster herself taking on a role as Nicole, a terminally single and chaotic mess.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026
Rebounding was a recurring problem, leading to chaotic scrums in front of the net.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
This will be a recurring motif, these kind of light rings.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 22 May 2026
What are your most frequently recurring dreams?
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
The incidents involving contact with chains, trailer hitches, poles, and curbs indicate recurring limitations in detecting smaller or irregular obstacles, especially during reversing maneuvers.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Her series credits also include a recurring role on HBO Max’s Gossip Girl.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 May 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
Chapman also appeared in guest roles in the crime drama The Black List and the legal drama The Good Fight, and had a recurring role on the YouTube web series Common Sense Police.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Prior to Lost, Garcia’s most high-profile roles were a recurring arc on Becker and a guest spot on Curb Your Enthusiasm.
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
Season three will also see some new additions in recurring roles for Sarah Silverman, Andrew Rannells and Keyla Monterroso Mejia, as well as Foster herself taking on a role as Nicole, a terminally single and chaotic mess.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026
Rebounding was a recurring problem, leading to chaotic scrums in front of the net.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
This will be a recurring motif, these kind of light rings.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 22 May 2026
What are your most frequently recurring dreams?
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
The incidents involving contact with chains, trailer hitches, poles, and curbs indicate recurring limitations in detecting smaller or irregular obstacles, especially during reversing maneuvers.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Her series credits also include a recurring role on HBO Max’s Gossip Girl.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recurring
Adjective
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Dizziness and headaches have also become more recurrent.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
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Wangchuk regularly flies to Bangkok for recurrent training and proficiency checks.—
Chris Dong,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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While no pilots were seriously injured, the incident is renewing debate over why the Pentagon risks multimillion-dollar warplanes — and their crews — for entertainment.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
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Residents can also designate their donor status when renewing a driver's license or hunting and fishing license.—
Joshua Cole,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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“Recurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurring. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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