recur
Americanverb (used without object)
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to occur again, as an event, experience, etc.
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to return to the mind.
The idea kept recurring.
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to come up again for consideration, as a question.
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to have recourse.
verb
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to happen again, esp at regular intervals
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(of a thought, idea, etc) to come back to the mind
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(of a problem, etc) to come up again
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maths (of a digit or group of digits) to be repeated an infinite number of times at the end of a decimal fraction
Other Word Forms
- recurring adjective
- recurringly adverb
Etymology
Origin of recur
1610–20; earlier: to recede < Latin recurrere to run back, equivalent to re- re- + currere to run
Example Sentences
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It's a theme that recurs on subsequent tracks - perhaps suggesting that BTS were wary about dipping their toes back into the choppy waters of fame.
From BBC
Disney Night is a recurring themed episode on the competition show, with contestants dancing to Disney, Pixar and Marvel tunes.
From Los Angeles Times
The way I think about spring cleaning is this: cooking is a recurring act of care.
From Salon
It never disappointed us for a laugh with its great cast and their recurring characters and movie spoofs.
“I want to find more bits with you. I want you to not only play with the judges, but play with our ‘NAW’ recurring cast members.”
From Los Angeles Times
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