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
Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Most cloud services offer limited space or recurring fees that add up fast.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Season 2 stars Brown, Julianne Nicholson, Okuma, Sarah Shahi, Nicole Brydon Bloom, Krys Marshall, Aliyah Mastin, Percy Daggs IV and Charlie Evans, with recurring guest stars Marsden, Shailene Woodley, Thomas Doherty and Jon Beavers.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
People who were in movies are now in TV, and everyone who was in the series-regular boat moved down to the recurring-guest boat.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
Straus had a recurring role in the second season of the Hulu series Nine Perfect Strangers and played the daughter of Hugh Jackman’s character in Song Sung Blue, the 2025 movie about a Neil Diamond tribute band.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
When the show ended, Sennett found a recurring role on Boy Meets World, also appearing in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and 3rd Rock from the Sun.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Along with the photo, the streamer has added 13 recurring stars to cast.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Camera hacking has become a recurring feature of modern warfare.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 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
Testing may also be appropriate for people with unexplained hives, swelling, anaphylaxis, or recurring gastrointestinal symptoms that seem to occur after eating meat.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Most cloud services offer limited space or recurring fees that add up fast.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Season 2 stars Brown, Julianne Nicholson, Okuma, Sarah Shahi, Nicole Brydon Bloom, Krys Marshall, Aliyah Mastin, Percy Daggs IV and Charlie Evans, with recurring guest stars Marsden, Shailene Woodley, Thomas Doherty and Jon Beavers.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
People who were in movies are now in TV, and everyone who was in the series-regular boat moved down to the recurring-guest boat.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
Straus had a recurring role in the second season of the Hulu series Nine Perfect Strangers and played the daughter of Hugh Jackman’s character in Song Sung Blue, the 2025 movie about a Neil Diamond tribute band.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
When the show ended, Sennett found a recurring role on Boy Meets World, also appearing in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and 3rd Rock from the Sun.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Along with the photo, the streamer has added 13 recurring stars to cast.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Camera hacking has become a recurring feature of modern warfare.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recurring
Adjective
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The researchers watched each adult closely for about three years and examined how many had a recurrent heart attack, were hospitalized for heart failure or died from any cause.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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For clinicians evaluating recurrent or chronic pelvic, abdominal, urinary, or musculoskeletal pain in reproductive-age patients, menstrual timing should be considered a meaningful diagnostic variable.—
Sarah Berg,
STAT,
26 Mar. 2026
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Hundreds of thousands are losing Medi-Cal coverage as a result of cuts and from new rules that include renewing coverage every six months rather than each year, work requirements and reductions in how much will be covered for noncitizens, according to CalMatters.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Either way, with the moon renewing itself here on April 17, a fresh start arrives regarding your mindset and communication style.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Recurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurring. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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