Meaning & use

recurring

adjective·Academic

Happening again repeatedly, especially at regular intervals or after a pattern of occurring before.

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She has a recurring dream about falling from a tall building.

The company charges customers a recurring monthly fee for the subscription.

A note on using this word

Recurring implies a pattern over time, unlike 'repeated,' which can describe just two or more instances close together.

Words with a similar meaning

repeatedperiodic

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