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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
WEAK
curable eradicable
ADJECTIVE
cyclic
Synonyms
STRONG
cyclical
WEAK
like clockwork periodic periodical repeating
ADJECTIVE
cyclical
Synonyms
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periodic repetitive seasonal
WEAK
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
WEAK
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
WEAK
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
WEAK
continual continuing perpetual
ADJECTIVE
isochronal
Synonyms
WEAK
alternate chain continued cyclic cyclical frequent habitual intermittent isochronous like clockwork periodic periodical regular reoccurring repeated repetitive rolling
ADJECTIVE
isochronous
Synonyms
WEAK
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
STRONG
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
STRONG
indefinite
ADJECTIVE
on-again, off-again
Synonyms
WEAK
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
STRONG
periodical
WEAK
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
WEAK
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
WEAK
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
WEAK
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
STRONG
ephemeral fleeting indefinite transient
ADJECTIVE
recurrent
Synonyms
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frequent intermittent periodic repeated repetitive
WEAK
alternate chain continued cyclical habitual isochronal isochronous periodical regular reoccurring rolling
Antonyms
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constant continual irregular sporadic
WEAK
halted infrequent permanent prevented stopped
ADJECTIVE
repeated
Synonyms
STRONGEST
frequent periodic recurrent
WEAK
habitual perennial
Antonyms
STRONGEST
infrequent irregular permanent sporadic

Example Sentences

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There's a recurring theme in the second season of Tucci in Italy where someone tells Stanley Tucci he must eat more.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Sheldon Whitehouse similarly urged the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to investigate what they described as recurring suspicious trades tied to sensitive government information.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

"For some time we have been concerned by the recurring reports on flying saucers," a document in that file said.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Monthly recurring revenue, which is Shopify’s predictable monthly subscription revenue which it earns from merchants on paid plans, rose to $212 million from $182 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

“Quite. That’s why there was no hullabaloo to welcome us. They merely tolerated what, to them, must be a constantly recurring psychotic condition.”

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury

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