RECURRING Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ri-ˈkər-iŋ

Definition of recurring

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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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.

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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

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Drawing on the theoretical work of economist Hyman Minsky, Kindleberger went through centuries of economic history and saw a recurring pattern. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026 Ray Romano, Uche Agada, Ken Marino and Jay Ellis have recurring roles. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recurring

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But the 2026 study found that only 15% of women diagnosed with recurrent UTIs showed evidence of problems limited to the bladder or urinary tract.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
What’s happening A 2026 study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine reviewed the medical records of 253 women diagnosed with recurrent UTIs.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026

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Meanwhile, Zelenskyy on Sunday said Russia had launched nearly 2,300 drones targeting Ukrainian cities over the past week, renewing his call on Western allies to speed up deliveries of interceptors.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, Zelensky on Sunday said Russia had launched nearly 2,300 drones targeting Ukrainian cities over the last week, renewing his call for Western allies to speed up deliveries of interceptors.

— Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

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