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
Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
When Magyar emerged as an opposition figure, their disputes became a recurring story in the tabloids.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
But ongoing financial assistance, especially covering recurring expenses, can delay independence.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
For a certain kind of traveler—the one who plans their Coachella itinerary around gallery hours, or lingers on the architecture walking tour long after the rest of the group has moved on—Palm Springs is less a vacation destination and more a recurring obsession.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
The show has also added three new faces — one series regular and two recurring — to its cast.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 8 May 2026
The program complements recurring career workshops, led by my colleagues on the nursing school faculty offered within local high schools, community colleges, and historically Black colleges and universities in the Atlanta region.
—Nicholas A. Giordano, STAT, 8 May 2026
Spector was most struck by its recurring motif of a burning sun, which appears about seven times in the course of the video’s seven and a half minutes, and which also appears in other Jafa works, like APEX (2013).
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
She was also cast in the 2025 films Another Simple Favor and The Housemaid and had a recurring role on the series Big Mistakes throughout 2026.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 8 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
Seizing the opportunity has been a recurring theme of this year’s Cubs.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
When Magyar emerged as an opposition figure, their disputes became a recurring story in the tabloids.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
But ongoing financial assistance, especially covering recurring expenses, can delay independence.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
For a certain kind of traveler—the one who plans their Coachella itinerary around gallery hours, or lingers on the architecture walking tour long after the rest of the group has moved on—Palm Springs is less a vacation destination and more a recurring obsession.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
The show has also added three new faces — one series regular and two recurring — to its cast.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 8 May 2026
The program complements recurring career workshops, led by my colleagues on the nursing school faculty offered within local high schools, community colleges, and historically Black colleges and universities in the Atlanta region.
—Nicholas A. Giordano, STAT, 8 May 2026
Spector was most struck by its recurring motif of a burning sun, which appears about seven times in the course of the video’s seven and a half minutes, and which also appears in other Jafa works, like APEX (2013).
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
She was also cast in the 2025 films Another Simple Favor and The Housemaid and had a recurring role on the series Big Mistakes throughout 2026.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recurring
Adjective
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During a preview of the expansive, but comprehensive show Saturday, Bolton emphasized how the human figure and the dressed body are the recurrent aesthetic throughout The Met’s collections.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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Other symptoms include swollen lymph nodes, recurrent nose bleeds, tiny red spots on your skin, excessive sweating and frequent or severe infections.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That means strengthening job training and apprenticeship programs, making serious investments in manufacturing, and renewing Trade Adjustment Assistance – a vital program to help American workers get back on their feet that Republicans allowed to expire.—
Linda Sánchez,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Authorities are renewing their search for the body of Kristen Smart, 30 years after the California woman vanished.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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“Recurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurring. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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