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as in subsides
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 withdraws
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 recedes
September usually brings relief to heat-weary Phoenix, as fall arrives and monsoon humidity recedes.
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Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
Time slows, noise recedes, and the music comes into focus.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
As that image recedes, the capacity diminishes for the United States to present itself as a model for others to emulate.
—Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 5 June 2020
Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
Time slows, noise recedes, and the music comes into focus.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
As that image recedes, the capacity diminishes for the United States to present itself as a model for others to emulate.
—Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 5 June 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recedes
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The absence of live faculty feedback and oversight diminishes the credibility of the student’s achievement.Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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This retinol face serum diminishes fine lines and wrinkles while repairing skin tone and texture.Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
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The demonic aspect of the show falls heaviest on Linda (Julie Bowen), Dylan’s mom, who begins feeling — and experiencing — an evil presence around her.Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
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Blame also falls on billionaire investor Edward Lampert.David Moin, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
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This talent pool shrinks even more for women, who may need flexibility for child care, and managers, who can leverage experience to find a cushier job elsewhere.Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
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Researchers believe as the lake shrinks, there is less room for dolphins, putting them at greater risk of collision with boats and ferries.Laura Paddison, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Recedes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recedes. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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