as in prevalence
the rate at which something happens
They found an increased incidence of crime in the city when social programs were cut.
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Recent Examples of incidence
This issue generates a lot of clickbait stories, but despite retailers adjusting their policies and many new technology approaches getting deployed with the aim of both reducing the incidence and cost of handling returns, very little progress is being made.
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Steve Dennis, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Observational studies have found that higher calcium intakes were associated with a higher incidence of prostate cancer.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Monday was World Tuberculosis Day and, as usual, Americans had reason to celebrate, with incidence rates that are among the best anywhere, according to the World Health Organization.
—Paul Sisson, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
Since 2014, however, the incidence rate has increased by 3 percent per year.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
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Steve Dennis, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Observational studies have found that higher calcium intakes were associated with a higher incidence of prostate cancer.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Monday was World Tuberculosis Day and, as usual, Americans had reason to celebrate, with incidence rates that are among the best anywhere, according to the World Health Organization.
—Paul Sisson, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
Since 2014, however, the incidence rate has increased by 3 percent per year.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incidence
Noun
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Chalk up the prevalence of red watches to Formula 1 fever—at TAG Heuer, especially.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2025
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The fact that both artists are associated with the 2007-2009 'era' of recession pop is contributing to their prevalence this time around.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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By better understanding this process, scientists can learn more about the functions of the planet and what happens beneath its surface, including the occurrence of earthquakes that have been linked to this process, McMillan said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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The state has seen multiple chaotic occurrences at school board meetings in recent months related to debates over trans athlete inclusion.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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By Benjamin Din, NerdWallet Airlines are gearing up for their busy summer schedules, flying to new destinations and increasing frequencies to popular cities.—
Nerdwallet,
Hartford Courant,
18 Apr. 2025
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With the dismantling of the Department of Education and the frequency of school shootings, some parents are questioning the quality and safety of traditional schools.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Incidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incidence. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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