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
Her research shows many women could treat their breast cancer for roughly two years — then pause to get pregnant — and resume treatment after giving birth without additional risk of cancer recurrence.
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Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 12 Feb. 2025
There’s a way to handle such messes: Take accountability and outline steps to prevent any recurrence.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
This surgery reduces the risk of recurrence and is recommended in moderate cases.5
Zadik's procedure: The surgeon removes the entire toenail and nail bed.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 20 Mar. 2025
Particularly gnarly cases of recurrence might require taking a preventive low-dose antibiotic daily for up to six months.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recurrence
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For the past year, there have been many animal outbreaks in a variety of wild and domestic animals, especially among birds and cattle.—
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After 10 years of war, Yemen is gripped by malnutrition, disease outbreaks, lack of access to health care and other urgent services, and other life-threatening risks to the most vulnerable — all evidence of a full-scale humanitarian crisis.—
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The dyed eggs are a poignant reminder of the hope and renewal that Easter embodies.—
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Missing from today’s mega four-year renewal was the fifth 20th TV Animation series for Fox, The Great North.—
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Wear it all day for bursts of inviting florals, energizing citrus and sultry white musks.—
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The Gators responded with six consecutive points before Maryland embarked on a 6-2 burst for a 36-35 lead.—
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Who would benefit from the end of community fluoridation and a recrudescence of tooth decay?—
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Although the most powerful nations, including the U.S., have made intermittently successful efforts to stem the loss of tax revenue to offshore shelters, Abrahamian identifies these dynamics as the recrudescence of colonial extraction.—
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“Recurrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurrence. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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