reoccurring
Coming back periodically
Reoccurring means happening again or repeatedly.
The word is a common variant of *recurring*, though some consider it nonstandard: The same problems keep reoccurring.
Both forms describe events that return periodically—reoccurring dreams, reoccurring charges, reoccurring themes. *Recurring* remains more frequent in formal writing.
Happening repeatedly over time
- periodicOccurring at intervals
- seasonalRecurring at fixed intervals
- cyclicalRepeating in rounds
- rhythmicHaving regular tempo
circadian · lunar · tidal · annual · monthly · weekly · daily · orbital
Persisting over time
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- ongoingIn progress now
- continualRepeatedly occurring over time
- constantFixed, unvarying quantity
relentless · unrelenting · incessant · perpetual · enduring · lasting · long-term · protracted
Regular sequence of actions
- regularOccurring at fixed intervals
- customaryDone by convention
- habitualDone by routine
- repeatedDone or said again
daily · consistent · familiar · accustomed · practiced · ingrained · ritualistic · systematic
Occurring irregularly, infrequently
- episodicOccurring in distinct segments
- intermittentOccurring at irregular intervals
- on-and-offOccurring at irregular intervals
- fitfulIrregular and spasmodic
irregular · flare-up · relapse · resurgence · recrudescence · comeback · reemergence · reappearance
recurring
Happening repeatedly over time
rhythmic · circadian · lunar · tidal · annual · monthly · weekly · daily · orbital · rotational
chronic
Persisting over time
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- ongoingIn progress now
- continualRepeatedly occurring over time
constant · relentless · unrelenting · incessant · perpetual · enduring · lasting · long-term · protracted · unabating
routine
Regular sequence of actions
repeated · daily · consistent · familiar · accustomed · practiced · ingrained · ritualistic · systematic · automatic
sporadic
Occurring irregularly, infrequently
- episodicOccurring in distinct segments
- intermittentOccurring at irregular intervals
- on-and-offOccurring at irregular intervals
fitful · irregular · flare-up · relapse · resurgence · recrudescence · comeback · reemergence · reappearance · revival
- happeningshappenings, happening, event, events, incident
reoccurringone-time
Occurring only once
singular · nonrecurring · single · unique · isolated
reoccurringpermanent
Fixed without end
constant · continuous · perpetual · uninterrupted · steady
occur, occurrence, occurring, recurrent, recurrence, occurred, reoccur, recurrently, recurs