Synonyms

recur

American

[ri-kur] / rɪˈkɜr /

verb (used without object)

recurred, recurring

to occur again, as an event, experience, etc.
to return to the mind.

The idea kept recurring.
to come up again for consideration, as a question.
to have recourse.

recur British

/ rɪˈkɜː /

verb

to happen again, esp at regular intervals
(of a thought, idea, etc) to come back to the mind
(of a problem, etc) to come up again
maths (of a digit or group of digits) to be repeated an infinite number of times at the end of a decimal fraction

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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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The idea is to encourage the individual to take control of their fear of the event recurring.

From BBC

At the same time, private-equity firms are increasingly looking to buy up wealth-management businesses, attracted by the industry’s stable clientele, recurring revenue and relatively low investment costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bolsonaro, 70, received his first treatment for recurring hiccups on Saturday, which his doctors said "went well".

From BBC

In December, the startup announced it had crossed $100 million in annual recurring revenue, eight months after it launched.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bolsonaro, 70, had surgery on Christmas Day, followed two days later by a procedure to treat recurring hiccups.

From Barron's

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