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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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

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To Catch a Predator was a recurring series of segments on Dateline NBC that ran from 2004 to 2007. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026 Zack, a recurring character on The Big Bang Theory played by Brian Thomas Smith, was Penny’s (Kaley Cuoco) dim-witted but kind-hearted on- and off- boyfriend while she and Leonard (Johnny Galecki) were broken up. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for recurring

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Joan Baez, yet another famous fan, emerges as one of the diary’s recurrent characters, and a kind of guiding spirit for this metamorphosis.

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2026
People with recurrent kidney stones or kidney disease should be more cautious, especially with strong black tea, and follow their healthcare provider’s advice on fluids, sodium, calcium, and diet.

— MD Published, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026

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Higher oil prices are renewing concerns about price pressures just as the sharp slowdown in hiring raises questions about the strength of consumer spending and the broader economy.

— Joseph Wilkins,Lee Ying Shan,Yun Li, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
The audit fight was the culmination of months of frustration from Ige, who at one point explored the idea of not renewing Acclivus’ contract, email records show.

— Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

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