as in outbreak
a new occurrence of something that happened or appeared before
We hope to prevent a recurrence of the disease.
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Recent Examples of recurrence
The historical recurrence of resistance against fascist regimes is indeed a source of inspiration for the series.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 3 May 2025
Meaningfully righting these wrongs starts with a thorough investigation of their roots, a strategic deployment of resources, and robust community partnerships to gather feedback and prevent recurrence.
—Henna Hundal, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
There’s a way to handle such messes: Take accountability and outline steps to prevent any recurrence.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2025
In some cases, additional treatments may be necessary to prevent recurrence or to manage any remaining cancer cells.5
Hormone therapy is another option, especially for stromal tumors that produce excess hormones.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 3 May 2025
Meaningfully righting these wrongs starts with a thorough investigation of their roots, a strategic deployment of resources, and robust community partnerships to gather feedback and prevent recurrence.
—Henna Hundal, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
There’s a way to handle such messes: Take accountability and outline steps to prevent any recurrence.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2025
In some cases, additional treatments may be necessary to prevent recurrence or to manage any remaining cancer cells.5
Hormone therapy is another option, especially for stromal tumors that produce excess hormones.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recurrence
Noun
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In 2024, while still dealing with fires carried over from the previous year, the nation fared only slightly better, experiencing its worst outbreak of wild blazes since 1995, excluding 2023.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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What To Know The Sunshine State experienced a construction boom in the years following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, when a sudden surge in demand encouraged builders to build more new homes than anywhere else in the country.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
Noun
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His moral clarity and resolve helped dismantle communism’s grip across Eastern Europe, creating space for evangelism and spiritual renewal.—
Case Thorp,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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ComEd has planned a price hike for this summer, while the green energy rate is locked in until renewal in August.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Short bursts of revenue can flatter results but may not create lasting value, so make decisions with a long horizon in mind.—
Ayo Adepoju,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The successful challenge appeared to give Florida a burst of energy, but the Panthers could not convert on any of their chances in the shutout loss.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Who would benefit from the end of community fluoridation and a recrudescence of tooth decay?—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Nov. 2024
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Although the most powerful nations, including the U.S., have made intermittently successful efforts to stem the loss of tax revenue to offshore shelters, Abrahamian identifies these dynamics as the recrudescence of colonial extraction.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2024
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“Recurrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurrence. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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