What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
recurring
Example
The company has been experiencing recurring issues with their software. [recurring: adjective]
Example
She has been having recurring dreams about her childhood home. [recurring: present participle]
reoccurring
Example
The team's reoccurring meetings are scheduled for every Monday at 10am. [reoccurring: adjective]
Example
Her reoccurring migraines always seem to happen around the same time each month. [reoccurring: present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Recurring is more commonly used than reoccurring in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between recurring and reoccurring?
Both recurring and reoccurring are relatively neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
