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as in subsided
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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as in retreated
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 receded
John Hope Bryant, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
That wave receded not too long after the flood waters did.
—Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
Now, timed to the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Lee has released a new documentary — his third on the city of New Orleans, its residents, and the collective response to a tragedy that started with a storm but didn’t end once the water receded.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025
The waters from Wisconsin's historic flooding have receded, but the threat of potential health issues for residents has not, especially as mosquito populations across the state are likely to increase in the coming weeks.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 25 Aug. 2025
While the beach opened to foot traffic around midday on Friday after the tide had receded, the beach was closed prior to that, the spokesperson said.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
One of Hollywood's most high-profile LGBTQ+ stars in the music industry, known for his eccentric forms of music promotion and signature humor, Lil Nas X has receded from the heights of his past viral stardom in recent years.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
When the waters receded, the fences had vanished, and their owners never returned.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
My hair has receded and gone gray.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Their empires cracked, their shadows receded, and their names faded into cautionary tales.
—John Hope Bryant, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
That wave receded not too long after the flood waters did.
—Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
Now, timed to the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Lee has released a new documentary — his third on the city of New Orleans, its residents, and the collective response to a tragedy that started with a storm but didn’t end once the water receded.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025
The waters from Wisconsin's historic flooding have receded, but the threat of potential health issues for residents has not, especially as mosquito populations across the state are likely to increase in the coming weeks.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 25 Aug. 2025
While the beach opened to foot traffic around midday on Friday after the tide had receded, the beach was closed prior to that, the spokesperson said.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
One of Hollywood's most high-profile LGBTQ+ stars in the music industry, known for his eccentric forms of music promotion and signature humor, Lil Nas X has receded from the heights of his past viral stardom in recent years.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
When the waters receded, the fences had vanished, and their owners never returned.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
My hair has receded and gone gray.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receded
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Guiducci arrives at a moment when some of that anger has subsided, and the punch-drunk culture seems counterintuitively eager to escape into nostalgia and tastemaking, splashy profiles, and — just sometimes — confrontational journalism.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Employees said the mold problem still hadn’t subsided as of early this year.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
21 Aug. 2025
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Gerson believes the gangs have retreated.—
Johnny Fils-Aimé,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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Runner-up Sabalenka, meanwhile, retreated to another area, smashed her racket until the frame buckled and sat with her back against the wall, next to the scratch marks left on the floor.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The game became more competitive after the first delay, but the Irish couldn’t overcome a litany of mistakes: three interceptions, two lost fumbles, one missed field goal and a handful of dropped passes.—
Tyler James,
Indianapolis Star,
2 May 2020
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Diffuse impact Problems are likely to range from dropped connections to slow downloads or loss of video feeds.—
Scott Moritz,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2020
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The New York Federal Reserve’s measure of Global Supply Chain Pressure showed that July’s level of stress decreased, and is approximately now equal to the long-term average.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Local businesses in affected neighborhoods report decreased foot traffic and lower sales amid the atmosphere of uncertainty.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025
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Just a day before Amtrak unveiled its new Acela trains, his department withdrew another $175 million earmarked for California rail projects.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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In January 2023, Imavov was booked to face Kelvin Gastelum, but that fight fell apart when Gastelum withdrew.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Unemployment has stayed relatively low in part because of dampened demand for workers as well as a depressed supply (people aging out of the workforce as well as reductions in immigrant workers).—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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This time producer Brad Ingelsby tapped Mark Ruffalo as a depressed and traumatized FBI agent leading a task force investigating a series of home invasions targeting drug dens in the area.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With four weeks of consistent use, our tester’s dark spots were diminished, and her skin looked even-toned and healthy.—
Esme Benjamin,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Now, with the rise of summaries and instant answers, their impact on driving actual site traffic has diminished.—
Noa Eshed,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For biometrics, the Pixel 10 Pro has an under-display fingerprint sensor and facial authentication.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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In addition to standard under-seat storage, Graco jogging strollers may have cup holders, phone pouches, or trays.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Receded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receded. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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