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
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
This should further increase the bank's base of more recurring revenue streams.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 27 Aug. 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
Does this bring him into a more recurring, regular role?
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 May 2025
The strange makeup of recurring dreams Research has found that most recurring dreams have a negative tone with themes often related to helplessness, failure, or being chased.
—Stacey Colino, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
Anxiety about pocketbook issues, however, formed a recurring and persistent theme.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
The difference between nova and supernova events, according to NASA, is in a recurring nova, the dwarf star stays intact during the explosion.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 31 July 2024
This one-time purchase gets you Microsoft Office 2021 for life—no more recurring or subscription fees.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 26 May 2024
Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Production designer Miyamori Yui introduced a recurring leaf-vein motif symbolizing fate and fragility, appearing throughout the series from ceremonial backdrops to costume textures.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Laprete is best known for starring in Prime Video’s The Wilds, as well as recurring roles in HBO Max’s hit medical drama The Pitt and Peacock’s The Paper.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
One recurring gun law issue which has several pending petitions involves the Second Amendment rights of 18-20 year olds.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
This sense of balance keeps their social life from becoming a recurring source of tension.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
But to wag the finger of blame solely at the fact Le Tissier, one of the WSL’s most-in-form centre backs, was deployed at right-back or at the defensive changes is to overlook the recurring issues.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
La Niña is the cool phase of a natural, recurring climate cycle known as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO).
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
The show's current lineup features original cohosts Sunny Anderson, Katie Lee Biegel, Jeff Mauro, and Geoffrey Zakarian, plus recurring guest Alex Guarnaschelli.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Audiences can also expect a new teacher, Luke Tennie’s Dominic, and potentially more recurring and guest characters.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
This should further increase the bank's base of more recurring revenue streams.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 27 Aug. 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
Does this bring him into a more recurring, regular role?
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 May 2025
The strange makeup of recurring dreams Research has found that most recurring dreams have a negative tone with themes often related to helplessness, failure, or being chased.
—Stacey Colino, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
Anxiety about pocketbook issues, however, formed a recurring and persistent theme.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
The difference between nova and supernova events, according to NASA, is in a recurring nova, the dwarf star stays intact during the explosion.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 31 July 2024
This one-time purchase gets you Microsoft Office 2021 for life—no more recurring or subscription fees.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 26 May 2024
Verb
While Gomez has played Mabel Mora on Hulu's whodunit since its premiere in 2021, Park played up-and-coming actress Kimber Min as a recurring character for just one season in 2023.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Production designer Miyamori Yui introduced a recurring leaf-vein motif symbolizing fate and fragility, appearing throughout the series from ceremonial backdrops to costume textures.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Laprete is best known for starring in Prime Video’s The Wilds, as well as recurring roles in HBO Max’s hit medical drama The Pitt and Peacock’s The Paper.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
One recurring gun law issue which has several pending petitions involves the Second Amendment rights of 18-20 year olds.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
This sense of balance keeps their social life from becoming a recurring source of tension.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
But to wag the finger of blame solely at the fact Le Tissier, one of the WSL’s most-in-form centre backs, was deployed at right-back or at the defensive changes is to overlook the recurring issues.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
La Niña is the cool phase of a natural, recurring climate cycle known as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO).
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
The show's current lineup features original cohosts Sunny Anderson, Katie Lee Biegel, Jeff Mauro, and Geoffrey Zakarian, plus recurring guest Alex Guarnaschelli.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recurring
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Surgical options, such as a hemorrhoidectomy, may also be necessary in especially serious or recurrent cases.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Traditionally, hormone therapeutic leuprolide is prescribed to treat recurrent prostate cancer – something indicated by elevated levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA) following initial treatment.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Oct. 2025
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All the more reason to shop around before renewing your policy, said Daniel Bortz, personal finance editor at AARP.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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Applying for or renewing a passport can be stressful, especially when preparing for an international trip.—
Lauren David,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Recurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurring. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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