as in recurring
occurring or appearing at intervals
had recurrent problems with the computer for months and finally junked it
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This can lead to frequent visits to the doctor and recurrent medical testing to gain that reassurance.
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These have caused power outages to become longer and more recurrent.
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Incision and Drainage Incision and drainage is a minor surgical procedure for treating recurrent or severe abscesses.
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Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2025
Advertisement His films were often filled with recurrent characters and motifs, and blended film noir darkness, suspense and ensemble casts.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
These have caused power outages to become longer and more recurrent.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
Incision and Drainage Incision and drainage is a minor surgical procedure for treating recurrent or severe abscesses.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for recurrent
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“Recurrent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurrent. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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