1
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
And as this relative role recedes, Washington has not compensated by stepping in to lead on rule making.
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Evan A. Feigenbaum, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Wang relinquishes her post as narrator and recedes into the background, quietly observing Payá and her friends.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
Another sign of success will be when the AI recedes into the background and becomes yet another tool for enabling humans to achieve their goals more effectively and efficiently.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
That aspect recedes as the pathos creeps in, gradually building to an unhinged crescendo.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
September usually brings relief to heat-weary Phoenix, as fall arrives and monsoon humidity recedes.
—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
Evan A. Feigenbaum, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Wang relinquishes her post as narrator and recedes into the background, quietly observing Payá and her friends.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
Another sign of success will be when the AI recedes into the background and becomes yet another tool for enabling humans to achieve their goals more effectively and efficiently.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
That aspect recedes as the pathos creeps in, gradually building to an unhinged crescendo.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
September usually brings relief to heat-weary Phoenix, as fall arrives and monsoon humidity recedes.
—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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Checking cameras too often only adds pressure and diminishes the quality of a hunting area.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 1 Jan. 2025
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The decline directly relates to inflation, which diminishes the value of money, requiring consumers to spend more dollars to maintain their standard of living.Becca Bratcher, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The bet is that even if cable TV vanishes, Bravo the brand can survive.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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The summer camp atmosphere of careless afternoons and camaraderie slowly vanishes as Gustavo witnesses those around him deteriorate.Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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These companies should abide by whichever deadline falls later.Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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However, this year’s start of the eight-day Hanukkah celebration falls on the same night as Christmas — a rare occurrence last seen in 2005 and not to be seen again until 2035.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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With fewer women in assistant coaching roles, the pool of experienced candidates for head coaching positions naturally shrinks.Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The multiple shrinks with the new TV deals kicking in for 2025-26.Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Recedes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recedes. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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