as in retrogressing
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as in subsiding
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 retreating
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 receding
Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
The man turns a receding hairline into a character choice better than any actor in the business.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
This condition typically begins with a receding hairline and thinning at the crown.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
In response to receding inflation, the Fed has reduced its benchmark interest rate at its last two meetings and is expected to announce another rate cut at its final 2024 meeting next week.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
In one, there is a long, receding highway beneath a leafy canopy road.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
Economists say that will almost certainly push up consumer price inflation, which has been receding from nearly double digits in 2022 but remains about a percentage point above policymakers’ 2% target for core inflation.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Many think the Dodgers should be grateful to win the World Series this year and humbly behave like other recent defending champions by cutting corners and reducing costs and receding back into the pack.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Sure, there’s some visual distinctiveness between the receding hairline and the large forehead.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2024
Verb
There’s a difference between a critic and a fan, but the line between them is receding from view.
—Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
The man turns a receding hairline into a character choice better than any actor in the business.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
This condition typically begins with a receding hairline and thinning at the crown.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
In response to receding inflation, the Fed has reduced its benchmark interest rate at its last two meetings and is expected to announce another rate cut at its final 2024 meeting next week.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
In one, there is a long, receding highway beneath a leafy canopy road.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
Economists say that will almost certainly push up consumer price inflation, which has been receding from nearly double digits in 2022 but remains about a percentage point above policymakers’ 2% target for core inflation.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Many think the Dodgers should be grateful to win the World Series this year and humbly behave like other recent defending champions by cutting corners and reducing costs and receding back into the pack.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Sure, there’s some visual distinctiveness between the receding hairline and the large forehead.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receding
Noun
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Execution by electric chair, and hangings before that, were once carried out in the corners of its dining rooms.—
Antonia Hitchens,
The New Yorker,
25 Jan. 2025
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In every residence, the kitchens, often considered the heart of the home, feature breakfast nooks with banquettes for casual hanging; meanwhile, the formal living rooms have easy, open access to the dining room, which are perfect for those who love to entertain.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Three top concerns include elections and political turmoil that threaten progress, companies retreating or staying silent on DEI and ESG goals, and the rise of sustainability reporting that’s (temporarily) taking up companies’ time.—
Andrew Winston,
Harvard Business Review,
20 Dec. 2024
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Deporting millions of immigrants and retreating from global trade by implementing slogans like America First will not achieve these goals.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
Verb
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In December 2023, Congress passed a National Defense Authorization Act that aimed to block any president from unilaterally withdrawing from NATO without approval from the Senate or an act of Congress.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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Diddy is expected to return to court on March 17 and will spend the holiday season behind bars after withdrawing his appeal for bail.—
Emma Aerin Becker,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Related Articles Domestic manufacturers added 10,000 jobs last month, despite a 1,200-person decline at apparel factories.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Print stayed mostly flat at $3.04 billion, with a 1% gain in ad revenue but a 1% decline in subscriptions.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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However, as the FOMC has cut interest rates since last summer, that risk though material today, is diminishing.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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The consequences could be catastrophic for content creators, diminishing their web traffic and revenue potential.—
Marc McCollum,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Visit the captivating city of Reykjavik, chase the Northern Lights or go for a dip in the rejuvenating waters of the Blue Lagoon.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Since then, the population has grown steadily, except for a dip from September 2021 to December 2021.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In contrast, during 2016-16 the lunar declination varied from only 18.5 degrees north to 18.5 degrees south.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Red and declinations to rust and burgundy at Ferragamo and Bottega Veneta.—
WWD,
WWD,
3 Sep. 2019
Verb
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Clearly, this only constitutes a small blip as things stand and hardly a sign everything is falling apart.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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The Governor of Smolensk Region claims that all drones were successfully shot down, and the fire was caused by falling debris.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Receding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receding. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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