INCIDENCE Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

incidence

noun

as in prevalence

the rate at which something happens They found an increased incidence of crime in the city when social programs were cut.

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Recent Examples of incidence Between 2012 and 2021, colorectal cancer incidence rates increased by 2.4% each year in people younger than 50 and by 0.4% per year in adults 50 to 64. —Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025 In the days following the time change, the country sees a higher incidence of car accidents, strokes and heart attacks. —Sarah Boden, NPR, 9 Mar. 2025 The study found that the incidence of childhood cancer rose from 14.23 cases per 100,000 children between 1975 and 1979 to about 18.89 cases per 100,00 children between 2010 and 2019. —Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2025 The world could also experience a roughly 30% global increase in Tuberculosis and Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) incidence. —Jennifer Lotito, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for incidence

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Truck Bed Covers Of course, RealTruck is best known for its prevalence in the truck bed covers category, offering over 100 truck bed and tonneau covers for your vehicle.

— Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
For example, data from medical and pharmacy claims can reveal gaps in adherence or treatment access, while clinical data insights highlight patient demographics and disease prevalence.

— Kirby Forlin, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025