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
Despite the return to normalcy, the Cubs announced several new policy changes to avoid a recurrence of the opening-day riot.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Surgical removal, for instance, has recurrence rates between 45 percent to 100 percent.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Costs related to surviving cancer, including monitoring for recurrence and treatment of side effects, were expected to reach $246 billion by 2030, up from $183 billion in 2015, according to research published in 2020.
—Renuka Rayasam, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
According to a 2024 study, anywhere from 1% to 10% of shingles sufferers will experience a recurrence at some point.
—Ashley Milne-Tyte, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Surgical removal, for instance, has recurrence rates between 45 percent to 100 percent.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Costs related to surviving cancer, including monitoring for recurrence and treatment of side effects, were expected to reach $246 billion by 2030, up from $183 billion in 2015, according to research published in 2020.
—Renuka Rayasam, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
According to a 2024 study, anywhere from 1% to 10% of shingles sufferers will experience a recurrence at some point.
—Ashley Milne-Tyte, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recurrence
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However, Bundibugyo has a lower death rate in recent outbreaks, at around 32% in a 2007 Uganda outbreak, and at about 34% in Congo's 2012 outbreak, according to CDC estimates.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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The development comes as global health officials continue monitoring the rare hantavirus outbreak tied to the MV Hondius, which has sickened multiple passengers.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Luis, 29 and originally from Mexico, applied for his renewal in November.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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See the full list of new series orders, renewals and cancellations on THR’s network scorecard.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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All over the dress, shimmering sequins created bursts of firework-like patterning, with varied tones of metallic silver.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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The Tempo went on a 10-0 burst heading into the second quarter but the Sparks countered to maintain momentum and led 46-38 at halftime.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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This recrudescence of wolf warrior diplomacy is counterproductive and enables Japan to depict China as the bullying hegemon.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
30 Nov. 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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“Recurrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurrence. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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