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
For example, there is also a clear relationship between certain types of birth control and a lower incidence of ovarian, uterine and colon cancer.
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Karen Greiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The muted recognition of a day intended to call attention to the rising global incidence of pediatric cancer and the urgent need for research funding is a sobering reminder that while concern is often expressed, meaningful action remains insufficient.
—Jason Collins, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
According to the report, rectal cancer incidence has increased by about 1% per year in recent years.
—Dr. Ishani D. Premaratne, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Clean Sweep™ Snowbank™ Indian Hawthorne shows some disease resistance, however careful plant culture is critical to minimizing the incidence of infection.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
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Karen Greiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The muted recognition of a day intended to call attention to the rising global incidence of pediatric cancer and the urgent need for research funding is a sobering reminder that while concern is often expressed, meaningful action remains insufficient.
—Jason Collins, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
According to the report, rectal cancer incidence has increased by about 1% per year in recent years.
—Dr. Ishani D. Premaratne, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Clean Sweep™ Snowbank™ Indian Hawthorne shows some disease resistance, however careful plant culture is critical to minimizing the incidence of infection.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incidence
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To measure the prevalence and effect of this kind of cognitive surrender to AI, the researchers performed a number of studies based on Cognitive Reflection Tests.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2026
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Studies have looked at the prevalence of microplastics in drinking water and in people’s hearts, brains and testicles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rescues and medical incidents are frequent occurrences due to the extreme conditions on Everest and its high altitude, with a handful of deaths reported every year.—
Manish Paudel,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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Vision problems can often mimic symptoms of ADHD, learning disabilities, or other conditions, making misdiagnoses a common occurrence.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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For the full list of cities and flight frequency, click here.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The rise of high-frequency trading convinced us that everything is priced in instantly, obscuring pockets of friction.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Incidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incidence. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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