RECURRENT Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

recurrent

adjective

ri-ˈkər-ənt

Definition of recurrent

as in recurring

occurring or appearing at intervals had recurrent problems with the computer for months and finally junked it

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Recent Examples of recurrent Security training Current TSA regulations require recurrent security training for flight crew and cabin crew members, which includes self-defense training and exercises on how to handle a hijacking. — Jeff Price, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 The second, given by Stille, enlisted a recurrent theme in Eco’s fiction — how falsehood often trumps truth — to discuss the crisis of liberal democracy and its institutions. — Bartolomeo Sala, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026 Menopausal women spent years unable to get relief from the potentially deadly but often preventable effects of recurrent urinary tract infections, due to the FDA’s black box warning for estrogen products. — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 24 Sep. 2026 But the findings build upon decades of research showing that vaginal estrogen can reduce recurrent UTIs in menopausal women. — Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recurrent

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How Recurring Revenue Is The Pump There’s only one kind of funding that reliably shows up in year seven—recurring, unrestricted revenue.

— Sarah Evans, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Excluding non-recurring events, the magnitude of the average S & P 500 earnings surprise for the quarter is still about 11%.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of recurring

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The Finnish firm Posiva will also need to submit periodic safety assessments every decade.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
That restraint, even if disrupted by periodic rounds of fighting with Hamas, endeared Netanyahu to mainstream Israelis, who could pretend that the conflict was a thing of the past and all but forget about the Palestinians.

— Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of periodic

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Knight said that the problems from the burns are continual, especially with his feet.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
The continual tasting process involves meeting with winery owners, pouring with winemakers, and attending events in the search for special selections each quarter.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026

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