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
Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
Along with the photo, the streamer has added 13 recurring stars to cast.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Patrick Fischler, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Denis O’Hare,and Eddie Marsan are among 13 who are joining in recurring roles.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
Camera hacking has become a recurring feature of modern warfare.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Acorns also offers recurring investment plans that can draw a small daily amount – say $5 – out of your bank account and into your investment portfolio.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The recurring cost per flight was very expensive.
—Scott Pace, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Climate change has made the West’s recurring droughts and heat waves far more likely, a process that will only intensify without efforts to keep the planet from heating more.
—Mark Gongloff, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
Aside from Buffy, Brendon’s other biggest role was on Criminal Minds as Kevin Lynch, recurring love interest for Penelope Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness).
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 21 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
Her sometimes slacker, sometimes twee rock takes recurring major sevenths and wrings them for all their existential meaning.
—Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
Along with the photo, the streamer has added 13 recurring stars to cast.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Patrick Fischler, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Denis O’Hare,and Eddie Marsan are among 13 who are joining in recurring roles.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
Camera hacking has become a recurring feature of modern warfare.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Acorns also offers recurring investment plans that can draw a small daily amount – say $5 – out of your bank account and into your investment portfolio.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The recurring cost per flight was very expensive.
—Scott Pace, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Climate change has made the West’s recurring droughts and heat waves far more likely, a process that will only intensify without efforts to keep the planet from heating more.
—Mark Gongloff, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
Aside from Buffy, Brendon’s other biggest role was on Criminal Minds as Kevin Lynch, recurring love interest for Penelope Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness).
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recurring
Adjective
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Arched French doors—a recurrent design motif throughout the property—open onto twin Juliet balconies with panoramic lake views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Their 2024-25 showcased a recurrent theme at Anfield, whereby transfer spending waned.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Kansas City Chiefs’ planned $3 billion stadium in Wyandotte County cleared a major hurdle on Friday, when the Kansas Legislature passed a bill creating a sports authority and renewing the underlying incentive program that will finance the megaproject.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Earlier this month, Iran attempted to strike a US-UK base more than 2,000 miles (about 3,200 kilometers) off its coast, renewing questions about Tehran’s military capabilities and how far its missiles can reach.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Recurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurring. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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