Definitions

recurring

[ri-kur-ing, -kuhr-] / rɪˈkɜr ɪŋ, -ˈkʌr- /

ADJECTIVE

chronic

Synonyms

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constant continual continuing continuous deep-rooted deep-seated habitual incurable lifelong lingering persistent protracted recurrent sustained

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abiding ceaseless confirmed enduring ever-present fixed inborn inbred ineradicable ingrained inveterate lasting long-lived long-standing obstinate perennial persisting prolonged rooted routine settled stubborn tenacious unabating unmitigated unyielding usual

Antonyms

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ceasing ending halting inconstant infrequent intermittent interrupted occasional stopping temporary

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curable eradicable

ADJECTIVE

cyclic

Synonyms

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cyclical

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like clockwork periodic periodical repeating

ADJECTIVE

cyclical

Synonyms

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periodic repetitive seasonal

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circular patterned recurrent regular repeated

ADJECTIVE

frequent

Synonyms

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commonplace constant continual incessant intermittent numerous periodic persistent recurrent usual

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expected general iterated manifold reiterated

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a good many customary everyday familiar habitual many monotonous numberless perpetual pleonastic profuse redundant reiterative successive thick ubiquitous various

Antonyms

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broken ceasing continual ending inconstant infrequent intermittent interrupted irregular permanent uncommon unusual

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occasional rare sporadic unrepeated

ADJECTIVE

intermittent

Synonyms

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fitful infrequent occasional periodic recurrent seasonal

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alternate arrested broken by bits and pieces checked cyclic cyclical discontinuing discontinuous epochal every other here and there hit-or-miss interrupted isochronal isochronous iterant iterative metrical now and then on and off periodical punctuated rhythmic rhythmical serial shifting spasmodic stop-and-go

Antonyms

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constant frequent permanent regular usual

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continual continuing perpetual

ADJECTIVE

isochronal

Synonyms

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alternate chain continued cyclic cyclical frequent habitual intermittent isochronous like clockwork periodic periodical regular reoccurring repeated repetitive rolling

ADJECTIVE

isochronous

Synonyms

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alternate chain continued cyclic cyclical frequent habitual intermittent isochronal like clockwork periodic periodical regular reoccurring repeated repetitive rolling

ADJECTIVE

lingering

Synonyms

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abiding constant continuing deep-rooted deep-seated enduring ever-present ingrained lasting lifelong persistent protracted recurrent stubborn

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confirmed fixed incurable obstinate perennial persisting prolonged rooted routine settled sustained

WEAK

ceaseless continual continuous habitual inborn inbred ineradicable inveterate long-lived long-standing tenacious unabating unmitigated unyielding usual

Antonyms

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ending ephemeral fleeting short-lived superficial temporary transient yielding

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indefinite

ADJECTIVE

on-again, off-again

Synonyms

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alternate arrested broken by bits and pieces checked cyclic cyclical discontinuing discontinuous epochal every other fitful here and there hit-or-miss infrequent interrupted isochronal isochronous iterant iterative metrical now and then occasional on and off periodic periodical punctuated recurrent rhythmic rhythmical seasonal serial shifting spasmodic sporadic stop-and-go

ADJECTIVE

periodic

Synonyms

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annual intermittent monthly occasional recurrent regular repeated routine seasonal sporadic weekly yearly

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periodical

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alternate at various times centennial cyclic cyclical daily epochal every once in a while every so often fluctuating hourly infrequent isochronal isochronous on certain occasions on-again-off-again orbital perennial rhythmic serial spasmodic

Antonyms

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constant infrequent unusual

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continual irregular lasting permanent sporadic variable

ADJECTIVE

perpetual

Synonyms

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ceaseless constant continued continuous endless enduring eternal incessant infinite interminable never-ending perennial permanent persistent unceasing unending

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abiding everlasting going on immortal imperishable intermittent never-ceasing perdurable recurrent reoccurring repeated repeating repetitious returning sempiternal unchanging undying unfailing uninterrupted unremitting without end

Antonyms

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bounded ceasing changeable changing completed discontinuous ending ephemeral finished finite halting intermittent interrupted irregular limited stopping temporary terminable transient

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brief fleeting momentary

ADJECTIVE

protracted

Synonyms

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continual continuing continuous enduring lingering persistent recurrent sustained

STRONG

abiding confirmed fixed ingrained lasting obstinate persisting prolonged rooted settled

WEAK

ceaseless constant deep-rooted deep-seated ever-present habitual inborn inbred incurable ineradicable inveterate lifelong long-lived long-standing perennial routine stubborn tenacious unabating unmitigated unyielding usual

Antonyms

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ceasing halting infrequent intermittent interrupted

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ephemeral fleeting indefinite transient

ADJECTIVE

recurrent

Synonyms

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frequent intermittent periodic repeated repetitive

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alternate chain continued cyclical habitual isochronal isochronous periodical regular reoccurring rolling

Antonyms

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constant continual irregular sporadic

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halted infrequent permanent prevented stopped

ADJECTIVE

repeated

Synonyms

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frequent periodic recurrent

WEAK

habitual perennial

Antonyms

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infrequent irregular permanent sporadic

Example Sentences

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Borrowers looked to subscription revenue, or annual recurring revenue, with the idea that good software companies have sticky customer bases.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

While the documentary captures parts of the creative process that includes self-expression and personal exploration, a recurring pattern emerges of how much the conversation revolves around other people’s desires for the album.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

The recurring question of who will be the next James Bond generates a lot of pop cultural heat in our world; just type “next James Bond” into your search engine of choice.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The regularity of England being forced to analyse an away Ashes hammering inevitably leads to recurring themes.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Once a human being is dead there are people enough to provide the last decencies; perhaps it is so because only then can there be no question of further or recurring assistance being sought.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya

recurring

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