1
as in to subside
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
the sound of sirens receded as the fire engines roared off into the distance
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2
as in to withdraw
to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)
after the rain stops, the floodwaters should gradually recede
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Recent Examples of recede
Lake Powell has been receding, leaving its shores vulnerable to invasive plants that crowd out native species.
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Erin Alberty, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Scientists say the bluffs recede an average of 6 inches a year.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
As the water receded, then disappeared, those rocks turned into dust, which then covered the entire planet.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
Hair styles and treatments: Harsh hair treatments, like perms and relaxers, and tight hairstyles that pull your locks can lead to hair thinning or a receding hairline.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
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Erin Alberty, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Scientists say the bluffs recede an average of 6 inches a year.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
As the water receded, then disappeared, those rocks turned into dust, which then covered the entire planet.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
Hair styles and treatments: Harsh hair treatments, like perms and relaxers, and tight hairstyles that pull your locks can lead to hair thinning or a receding hairline.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recede
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On the other hand, disorganized or opaque responses can damage reputations long after the crisis subsides.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Although many around the world have been cutting interest rates to fuel growth after the inflation crisis has subsided, the OECD believes the inflation that tariffs will reignite means central banks will have to keep rates higher for longer, causing prolonged pain for businesses and consumers.—
David Goldman,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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Kim was scheduled to face Eduarda Moura in her UFC debut in November 2023, but the former withdrew.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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On January 31, 2020, the United Kingdom formally withdrew from the European Union.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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Overcoming The Fear Of Letting Go One of the biggest reasons leaders avoid delegating is fear that the work will not be done right, mistakes will happen or their value will be diminished.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The document laid out plans for the Polish army to retreat westward to the Vistula River, which runs through the center of Poland, in case of an invasion from the east by Russia.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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But Newsom appears to have fully retreated on trans-inclusive athletics, conceding to right-wing propagandists Charlie Kirk and Michael Savage without a fuss in the first two episodes of Newsom’s podcast earlier this month.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them,
21 Mar. 2025
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By April 2024, fuel costs peaked for the year before starting to decrease again in May.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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These systems reduce manual checks, decreasing staff needed for routine tasks without replacing them entirely.—
Chris Ciabarra,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Then, Judge made a special tribute to Brett by imitating the retired player’s flex move after the chanting, a tribute Judge has done in the years since Brett retired.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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After all, the 19-year-old figure skater retired from the sport three years ago, only returning to training again a year ago and international competition six months ago.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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Per the logline, when a teenage musician vanishes in New Orleans, Colter teams up with a local detective (Marci House) and uncovers a chilling mystery involving dark magic.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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Michelle Citron Sugerman, who later tended to elevators and escalators at Sears Tower, then the tallest building in the world, wonders if the small forays that women have made in the construction trades since the 1980s will simply vanish.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2025
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Amid controversy and lukewarm reviews, the opening weekend haul falls short of Tim Burton’s Dumbo, which opened to $45 million in 2019.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
23 Mar. 2025
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As 2016 research from Personality and Individual Differences explains, cognitive styles fall on a broad spectrum: Impulsivity vs. reflectivity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Recede.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recede. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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