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
Well, back in the 1920s, when tuberculosis was more common, doctors at Johns Hopkins Hospital noticed that patients with TB had a lower incidence of cancer.
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Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025
Some of the first recorded causal links date back to 1775 with a high incidence of scrotal cancer in chimney sweeps, and in 1907, when workers developed skin cancer as a result of handling tar or pitch.
—John F. McQuillan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
In 2023, the HIV incidence rate there was double the national average, and HIV was the top cause of death among the groups’ young men.
—Adam Williams, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Mar. 2025
There has been a notable increase in incidence rates for many cancer types among women and younger adults, research shows.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2025
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Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025
Some of the first recorded causal links date back to 1775 with a high incidence of scrotal cancer in chimney sweeps, and in 1907, when workers developed skin cancer as a result of handling tar or pitch.
—John F. McQuillan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
In 2023, the HIV incidence rate there was double the national average, and HIV was the top cause of death among the groups’ young men.
—Adam Williams, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Mar. 2025
There has been a notable increase in incidence rates for many cancer types among women and younger adults, research shows.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 4 Apr. 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
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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 26 Apr. 2025.
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