
Recurrence
Commonly Negative
Often used in unwanted or negative contexts, such as illnesses or problems starting again.

The town is bracing for the recurrence of severe weather.
Time Interval
Used to indicate that an event repeats, sometimes at regular intervals or after a specific duration.

Annual festivals often involve planning for the recurrence of activities.
Non-physical Events
Can also refer to non-tangible occurrences, like thoughts or feelings appearing again.

She felt a recurrence of anxiety before the performance.
Compare with
EchoIterateReappearanceRenewRepetitionResumptionReturn
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