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.
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Josh Brown,sean Russo,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
This will be a semi-recurring role that films in January and February.
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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.
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Essence,
2 Dec. 2025
Audiences can also expect a new teacher, Luke Tennie’s Dominic, and potentially more recurring and guest characters.
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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.
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Matt Nash,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
One exception is for excess revenue to be approved by referendum for recurring and non-recurring purposes.
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Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
23 June 2025
Does this bring him into a more recurring, regular role?
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Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 May 2025
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
WestCOG will conduct a feasibility study of recurring finance mechanisms for resilience, including stormwater utilities and resilience improvement districts, regionally and for municipalities in the WestCOG region.
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Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
No-fee overdraft protection Overdraft Coverage is a feature automatically offered to SoFi Checking and Savings account holders who receive at least $1,000 or more in Eligible Direct Deposits within a rolling 31 calendar day period on a recurring basis.
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Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack in the region, which has experienced recurring violence.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
At a time when Congo continues to grapple with armed conflict in its eastern regions and recurring public health crises, symbols of national resilience can carry particular emotional weight.
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Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
Also reprising their recurring roles from Season 1 are Connie Britton, Kyle MacLachlan, Lukas Gage, Andrea Martin, Julia Shiplett, Nell Verlaque, Danielle Perez, Yasmine Sahid, Boman Martinez-Reid, Tomaso Sanelli and Austin Lindsay.
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Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
27 June 2026
Minions & Monsters nods to the Academy snubs with a recurring gag imagining a Minion director receiving a Golden Banana trophy.
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
Algae at the pool has been a recurring issue for decades.
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Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
USA Today,
21 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.
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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
This underperformance is a recurring issue across automation waves, yet 90% of companies continue to boost their AI budgets for more autonomous agents.
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Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
WestCOG will conduct a feasibility study of recurring finance mechanisms for resilience, including stormwater utilities and resilience improvement districts, regionally and for municipalities in the WestCOG region.
—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
No-fee overdraft protection Overdraft Coverage is a feature automatically offered to SoFi Checking and Savings account holders who receive at least $1,000 or more in Eligible Direct Deposits within a rolling 31 calendar day period on a recurring basis.
—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack in the region, which has experienced recurring violence.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
At a time when Congo continues to grapple with armed conflict in its eastern regions and recurring public health crises, symbols of national resilience can carry particular emotional weight.
—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
Also reprising their recurring roles from Season 1 are Connie Britton, Kyle MacLachlan, Lukas Gage, Andrea Martin, Julia Shiplett, Nell Verlaque, Danielle Perez, Yasmine Sahid, Boman Martinez-Reid, Tomaso Sanelli and Austin Lindsay.
—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
27 June 2026
Minions & Monsters nods to the Academy snubs with a recurring gag imagining a Minion director receiving a Golden Banana trophy.
—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
Algae at the pool has been a recurring issue for decades.
—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
USA Today,
21 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.
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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.
Verb
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Your 12th House of Rest and Reflection welcomes the Moon, which forms a supportive sextile to renewing Pluto in your 2nd House of Finances and Values.
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Two senators are renewing their push to greatly expand access to methadone treatment for opioid addiction.
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“Recurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurring. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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