recurring
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of recurring
Explanation
Something recurring happens over and over. When you have a recurring cough, it could be something serious, like bronchitis. This is a word for things that keep popping up or returning, like flowers are a recurring subject of the artist Georgia O’Keefe’s paintings. Recurring lateness is a habit your teacher or boss won’t tolerate. Lots of people have recurring health problems, such as back pain or sore knees. A guest character on a TV show who shows up once in awhile is a recurring character: they just keep coming back.
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Example Sentences
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Adjusted revenue jumped 19% to 17.57 billion euros, with recurring operating profit up 29% at 3.24 billion euros.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
“Elevated oil prices and Middle East-related supply chain disruption are likely to be recurring themes in company commentary,” they add.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Firstly, the 43-year-old company has shifted in favor of offering free entry to many users, which Wood warned effectively brought recurring revenue growth down by about $500 million in its second quarter.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Working with such enormous wave functions is a recurring problem in quantum physics.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
But Roosevelt reassured them that he was feeling much better, especially since his recurring attacks of malaria had subsided, for now.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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