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

Lindell often appears on Bannon’s War Room podcast, where MyPillow is a recurring advertiser. — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026

Some hospitals that provide emergency medical services but not trauma care, including Catalina Island Health and MLK hospital, are pushing for the county to help them by providing recurring disbursements of Measure B funds. — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026