recur

[US]/rɪˈkɜː(r)/
[UK]/rɪˈkɜːr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. happen again; occur again; come back; adopt; repeat; perform in a cycle; use recursion.

Phrases & Collocations

recurrent pattern

recurring theme

Example Sentences

recur to the use of force.

Economic crises recur periodically.

Leap year recurs every four years.

God tell the prefiguration that Christ recur in the New Testament.

Both homostasis revenge and widened revenge are the recur-rance of tragedies in the process of developing human revenge consciousness.

Memories of her childhood recur frequently in her dreams.

The same problem seems to recur every month.

Old habits can recur if not consciously broken.

The theme of love and loss recurs throughout the novel.

Certain patterns tend to recur in nature.

History has shown that economic crises recur periodically.

The issue of funding for education recurs every budget cycle.

The same conflict seems to recur in their relationship.

The theme of redemption recurs in many of his works.

Bad memories can recur unexpectedly and trigger anxiety.

Real-world Examples

Carl Nicks did that before his infection recurred.

Source: CNN Listening Compilation October 2013

But Hodgkin's lymphoma doesn't recur in the brain.

Source: Canadian drama "Saving Hope" Season 1

The same old favorites recur year in year out with monotonous regularity.

Source: New Concept English. British Edition. Book Three (Translation)

What are the recurring elements? Do they entwine and make a theme?

Source: Stephen King on Writing

High employee turnover has been a recurring problem throughout the hospitality industry.

Source: Fastrack IELTS Reading High Score Secrets

The opposite of that is passive income, or recurring income.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

Soooooo...you are now looking at Dr. Drake Ramory, neurosurgeon, recurring in at least four episodes!

Source: Friends Season 2

He has neuroblastoma cancer which has recurred for a third time.

Source: VOA Standard English (Video Version) - 2022 Collection

The potential abuse of technology and surveillance is a recurring theme.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

The Spartans wanted more – this seemed to be a recurring theme.

Source: Curious Muse

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