as in prevalence
the rate at which something happens
They found an increased incidence of crime in the city when social programs were cut.
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Recent Examples of incidence
This works out to be an incidence rate of 7.3 suicides per 100,000 educators − one-third the rate for all Arizona workers and the lowest among all occupations in the state.
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Taylor Cox, The Conversation, 5 May 2025
Studies have found high dietary fiber intake can lower incidence and death rates due to heart disease.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2025
However, the incidence of cancers associated with obesity grew during the 20-year study period.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
The rate of diagnoses among men fell from 2001 through 2013 and then stabilized through 2021 but these incidence rates among women increased slightly every year between 2003 and 2021.
—Katherine Dillinger, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
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Taylor Cox, The Conversation, 5 May 2025
Studies have found high dietary fiber intake can lower incidence and death rates due to heart disease.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2025
However, the incidence of cancers associated with obesity grew during the 20-year study period.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
The rate of diagnoses among men fell from 2001 through 2013 and then stabilized through 2021 but these incidence rates among women increased slightly every year between 2003 and 2021.
—Katherine Dillinger, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incidence
Noun
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Sweden became the first country in the world to reach smoke-free status in 2024 (defined as under 5% smoking prevalence).—
Markus Lindblad,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Scoring for the loans favors disadvantaged census tracks and prioritizes projects with the greatest public health impact and need, including a prevalence of schools, hospitals and senior communities.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Last year, a glacial lake outburst caused destructive flooding in Juneau, Alaska — a now regular occurrence for the city.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Smart surge protectors are another important addition, guarding sensitive electronics against damaging power surges, which are a common occurrence when the grid destabilizes during hurricanes.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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But in recent decades, climate change has created warmer, drier conditions that are increasing the frequency of wildfires and lengthening the season.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
5 June 2025
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Levi’s said targeting consumers with messages at the right time and initiatives like marketing deep linking is helping to increase shopping frequency.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
4 June 2025
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“Incidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incidence. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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