recur

verb

Definition of recurnext
as in to renew
to occur again She had a recurring dream in which she could fly.

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Recent Examples of recur Over the years, Watson has racked up several onscreen credits, including recurring roles on Gossip Girl, Hart of Dixie, and Masters of Sex, as well as starring roles on the one-season series Date My Dad and Naomi. — Dustin Nelson, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026 Carvel can currently be seen in the fifth and final season of Netflix’s global hit Outer Banks, recurring as treasure hunter and villain Anton Finch. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 Changing locations within a region has been a recurring theme with recent NFL stadium constructions. — Zach Berman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 This lifetime plan is limited to new users, includes all future updates, and comes with no recurring fees. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recur
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recur
  1. renew
  2. reoccur
Verb
  • Dean recalled in 2016 after the couple renewed their vows for their 50th wedding anniversary.
    — Paris Close, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • My belief in the promise of the United States is endlessly renewed by the rich experiences of diverse people who moved to this nation for safety, freedom and opportunity.
    — Patrice Onwuka, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of renew
Verb
  • Antibiotics often work temporarily to fix the problem, but upwards of 60% of BV cases reoccur.
    — Sarah DiGregorio, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026
  • Mortgage rates have ticked up after recent Fed rate cuts and that dynamic could easily reoccur.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2025
Definition of reoccur

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“Recur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recur. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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