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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as in reoccurring
to occur again
She had a recurring dream in which she could fly.
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Recent Examples of recurring
Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
This will be a semi-recurring role that films in January and February.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Dec. 2025
The mother-son duo’s journey began when Udrea identified a pervasive and recurring problem among men with curly hair–razor bumps.
—Essence, 2 Dec. 2025
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
One exception is for excess revenue to be approved by referendum for recurring and non-recurring purposes.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 23 June 2025
Does this bring him into a more recurring, regular role?
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 May 2025
The strange makeup of recurring dreams Research has found that most recurring dreams have a negative tone with themes often related to helplessness, failure, or being chased.
—Stacey Colino, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
That approach lowers costs at the source, keeps families in the district, and restores real ownership instead of treating homeownership like a recurring tax base for government.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Here, though The Unknown touches on many of the same expanse of themes — there’s a recurring beat, which Hayes plays well, on the loneliness of being a gay man of a certain age — Cale’s construction is tidier and neater.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Others, like the oblique strain to Jordan Westburg, seem to be a recurring theme, not just bad luck.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
Further insight into what surprises the new season may bring, can be found below in the character descriptions for the new recurring cast.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Consider streamlining a recurring task with a template, because consistency reduces stress and frees time for more complicated projects.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
That ability to hide the hardware is a recurring theme here.
—New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2026
Vendor lined streets, nail salons, family celebrations — even an apparently real wedding — offered recurring notes of connection and identity.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
This was and is a non-recurring, cyclical business totally dependent on transaction volumes, which fluctuate with economic cycles and interest rates.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
This will be a semi-recurring role that films in January and February.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Dec. 2025
The mother-son duo’s journey began when Udrea identified a pervasive and recurring problem among men with curly hair–razor bumps.
—Essence, 2 Dec. 2025
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
One exception is for excess revenue to be approved by referendum for recurring and non-recurring purposes.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 23 June 2025
Does this bring him into a more recurring, regular role?
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 May 2025
The strange makeup of recurring dreams Research has found that most recurring dreams have a negative tone with themes often related to helplessness, failure, or being chased.
—Stacey Colino, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
Some staff are said to prioritize the friendly faces and recurring guests of the club— but what space isn’t?
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
That approach lowers costs at the source, keeps families in the district, and restores real ownership instead of treating homeownership like a recurring tax base for government.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Here, though The Unknown touches on many of the same expanse of themes — there’s a recurring beat, which Hayes plays well, on the loneliness of being a gay man of a certain age — Cale’s construction is tidier and neater.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Others, like the oblique strain to Jordan Westburg, seem to be a recurring theme, not just bad luck.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
Further insight into what surprises the new season may bring, can be found below in the character descriptions for the new recurring cast.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Consider streamlining a recurring task with a template, because consistency reduces stress and frees time for more complicated projects.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
That ability to hide the hardware is a recurring theme here.
—New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2026
Vendor lined streets, nail salons, family celebrations — even an apparently real wedding — offered recurring notes of connection and identity.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recurring
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Bad Bunny, the first Spanish-language Latin solo artist to headline the Super Bowl, also included everything from symbolism around recurrent power outages in Puerto Rico to a real wedding that happened onstage mid-show.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
10 Feb. 2026
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In central defence, Antonio Rudiger and Eder Militao have suffered recurrent injuries, a situation surely influenced by Madrid’s intense schedule.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The facility drew widespread national attention last month after a photograph of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, wearing a blue bunny hat as he was led away by officers, spread online, renewing concerns about conditions inside Dilley.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Their eventual choice will rent out the entire building — a building that also stopped renewing leases at an apartment property next door to create even more space.—
Sam McDowell
Updated February 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Recurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurring. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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