recur Synonyms
recur Meaning
recur (v)
happen or occur again
return in thought or speech to something
have recourse to
recur (v. i.)
To come back; to return again or repeatedly; to come again to mind.
To occur at a stated interval, or according to some regular rule; as, the fever will recur to-night.
To resort; to have recourse; to go for help.
recur Sentence Examples
- The nightmare recurred every night, tormenting his mind with vivid images.
- Chronic pain recurred at irregular intervals, disrupting his daily routine.
- The pattern of events recurred throughout history, suggesting underlying principles.
- The patient's symptoms recurred despite repeated treatments, posing a diagnostic challenge.
- The memory of his childhood trauma recurred unbidden, causing him intense distress.
- The mistakes he had made continued to recur, indicating a need for reflection and course correction.
- The debate over the controversial topic recurred with alarming regularity, dividing opinions further.
- Seasonal allergies recurred every spring, making his nose run and his eyes water.
- The echoes of their laughter recurred in the empty house, reminding him of happier times.
- The cycle of addiction recurred relentlessly, tempting him back into destructive behavior.
FAQs About the word recur
happen or occur again, return in thought or speech to something, have recourse toTo come back; to return again or repeatedly; to come again to mind., To occur a
renew, reoccur,reiterate, redo, duplicate, replicate,remake, reinvent, reprise, reenact
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The nightmare recurred every night, tormenting his mind with vivid images.
Chronic pain recurred at irregular intervals, disrupting his daily routine.
The pattern of events recurred throughout history, suggesting underlying principles.
The patient's symptoms recurred despite repeated treatments, posing a diagnostic challenge.
