as in outbreaks
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 recurrences
Past trials using peptide vaccines have failed to prevent cancer recurrences.
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Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recurrences
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This has been clearly linked to outbreaks in nursing homes and hospitals.—
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Severe weather—from a derecho that hit the Northeast in April to a string of tornado outbreaks in the spring and summer—made up 91% of the billion-dollar disasters.—
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That hike was made contingent on State Farm meeting conditions like a cash infusion and stopping non-renewals.—
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The rule would require in-person renewals with proof of lawful status such as a passport or an I-94/95A form.—
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“Recurrences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurrences. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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