Recur

usgb/rɪˈkɜːr/
verb

To happen or occur again and again.

These issues recur frequently in his work.
Visual representation of "recur" - To happen or occur again and again

Often appears as...

  • recur frequently
  • recur in someone's work
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Frequent Events

Use 'recur' to describe events that happen often over a period of time.

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The meetings recur weekly.
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Negative Situations

Often used to describe undesirable events or problems that keep coming up.

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The software bug recurred despite the fixes.
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Avoid 'Again'

'Recur' already implies repetition, so avoid saying 'recur again' as it is redundant.

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The symptoms recurred after treatment.
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