recurs

present tense third-person singular of recur
as in renews
to occur again She had a recurring dream in which she could fly.

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of recurs Other stars from the mothership series that have appeared on the spinoff include Bridget Moynahan as Erin Reagan, Danny’s sister, and Marisa Ramirez as Maria Baez, Danny’s former partner and now girlfriend, who recurs. Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 July 2026 El Nino recurs every two to seven years; a Super El Nino is rarer, taking place every 10 to 15 years on average. Angelica Ang, Fortune, 28 May 2026 Vertigo is common, can be debilitating and often recurs in people who have it. Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 27 May 2026 There’s a troubling pattern that recurs for mid-career leaders who repeatedly hit ceilings and dead ends in their careers. Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 Rutina Wesley recurs as Desiree Grant, a no-nonsense entertainment journalist known for her fearless approach and exposing problematic high-profile figures. Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026 The opening scene in the annex — when Hamnet first notices that his twin has taken ill — recurs about halfway through the play, an instance of déjà vu. Rhoda Feng, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026 And the Padres say their research shows that the nerve issue is not one that recurs. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026 Simone Weil defined the distance between the Necessary and the Good as the subject of endless contemplation—a tension that recurs throughout the exhibition. K. Desbouis, Artforum, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recurs
renews
Verb
  • Beshear renews push for transparency Bipartisan concern has sparked calls for transparency, including from Beshear, who is calling on the senator to speak publicly about his condition.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 11 July 2026
  • If an agent books the wrong trip, buys counterfeit goods, renews the wrong subscription, or sends money to a fraudulent service provider, the defining question will not be whether the system worked as designed.
    Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Recurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurs. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on recurs

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!