recede (from)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recede (from)
Verb
  • Musk withdrew the suit in June 2024, then revived it in August 2024 under similar complaints.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2025
  • The team withdrew with something that was reportedly injury related, but perhaps was more mental given the new paddle jitters Federico exhibited in the first two days of this event with his new adidas gear.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Hathaway's seconds-long appearance quickly went viral on social media as fans embraced the cheerful clip.
    Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
  • When the award top spots were announced on social, fans of the brand were quick to chime in with their favorite products–including a Trader Joe's item that has gone unlisted on the winners list.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Oliver takes cocaine, MDMA, and pills, sexts other women, and threatens suicide if Mallory were to leave him.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Speaking Monday, Trump said Iran's military vulnerabilities appeared to have left it in a weakened position, making negotiations more appealing than confrontation.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Michael then retreated to his bedroom and took possession of his own handgun.
    Mark Price, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average retreated 0.28%, paring losses of 1.5% earlier in the day, after news of the tariff pause broke.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Recede (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recede%20%28from%29. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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