Is a recurrence likely?
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Recurrence
/rəˈkɝ.əns/
Synonyms for "recurrence" (156 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (32)
Noun(5 words)
alternationarrayarticulationatavismbacksetbackward deviationbankbeatbuzzcatenacatenationchainchain reactionchainingconcatenationconnectionconsecutioncontinuumcoursecycle
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Adjective(1 words)
cyclic pattern
Strong matches (46)
endless beltendless roundfalling backfilefiliationflywheel effectfrequencygamutgradationhumimitationindian fileintermittenceintermittencylapselinelineagemetermonotonenexus
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oscillationpendulumpendulum motionperiodicalnessperiodicitypiston motionplagiarismplenumpowder trainprogressionpulsationqueue
Noun(11 words)
frequent occurrencegyreiteratingiterationsmore repetitivemost repetitivemost repetitivelyobservable weekly patternostinatoover and overpattern a design
Adjective(3 words)
full circleobvious repetitive patternperiodic pattern
Related words (78)
Noun(21 words)
reappearancereappearancesreappearingreboundrecurrence relationrecursionregularity descriptionrelapserelapsesrepeatrepeatingrepeatsrepetitionrepetitionsrepetitivenessreplaysreprisereprisesreturnroundelays
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sequence repetition
Adjective(7 words)
recurring patternrepeat observationrepeated sequencerepeating patternsrepetitive motionrepetitive patternsrhythmic repetitive pattern
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: reoccurrence, alternation, array, articulation, atavism.
- Sentence evidence is available for recurrence, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "recurrence".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "recurrence"
Keep "recurrence" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "recurrence" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "recurrence", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "recurrence" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
5 entriesMore specific
9 entriesFibonacci recurrencecancer recurrencecyclical recurrencehomogeneous recurrenceinfection recurrencelinear recurrenceperiodic recurrenceseasonal recurrencetumor recurrence
Collocations
6 entriesFibonacci recurrencerecurrence intervalrecurrence patternrecurrence raterecurrence relationseasonal recurrence
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
7 total sentences available.
There's a slight possibility of a recurrence.
Source: tatoeba (243674)
The chances of recurrence vary from patient to patient.
Source: tatoeba (11767367)
A new study has found that people recovering from colon cancer significantly increase their risk of recurrence or death by eating a so-called Western diet, high in fat and processed foods.
Source: tatoeba (12102062)
Showing 4 of 7 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "recurrence"?
Closest matches include reoccurrence, alternation, array, articulation, atavism.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "recurrence"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.