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
When justice recedes, revenge rears its bloodstained head.
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Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Here, ice melts and recedes in the springtime, some evidence of which can be seen in this image.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Ruben comes with his own gravity, whereas Niall naturally recedes into the wallpaper.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
As the enforcement surge recedes, Frey is trying to knit together a city where businesses and daily life were hollowed out by fear.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
The outside world recedes, giving way to a contemplative atmosphere where sound, light, and material work together to slow perception.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
For the Northern Hemisphere, winter recedes into spring, but in the Southern Hemisphere, it's reversed.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
The noise of your life recedes and a surge of connectedness and gratitude swells inside of you.
—Outside Online, 18 Mar. 2026
As winter gradually recedes, this may be an opportunity to explore the great outdoors.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 13 Mar. 2026
Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Here, ice melts and recedes in the springtime, some evidence of which can be seen in this image.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Ruben comes with his own gravity, whereas Niall naturally recedes into the wallpaper.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
As the enforcement surge recedes, Frey is trying to knit together a city where businesses and daily life were hollowed out by fear.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
The outside world recedes, giving way to a contemplative atmosphere where sound, light, and material work together to slow perception.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
For the Northern Hemisphere, winter recedes into spring, but in the Southern Hemisphere, it's reversed.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
The noise of your life recedes and a surge of connectedness and gratitude swells inside of you.
—Outside Online, 18 Mar. 2026
As winter gradually recedes, this may be an opportunity to explore the great outdoors.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recedes
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Fundamental advantages remain Analysts, however, remain cautiously optimistic if the conflict subsides within weeks.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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As the furor over the October 7th attack and the Gaza war subsides, such gatherings have become easier to organize, several Beth El members told me.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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For example, if a Medicare Advantage plan withdraws from a market or leaves the Medicare program, its enrollees can qualify for a supplemental plan without being asked health questions or charged more for having preexisting conditions.—
Julie Appleby,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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University officials deactivated the group the same day they were notified, citing campus policies that allow suspension of student organizations when a parent or governing body withdraws recognition or when groups violate state law.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Definition softens, dry lips are a constant, volume diminishes, and suddenly your favorite Pillow Talk Lip Liner is migrating and smudging into fine lines.—
Micaela English,
Glamour,
30 Apr. 2026
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As Siâvash increasingly retreats into imaginary characters, the documentary traces a sibling relationship shaped and strained by displacement, set against a backdrop of escalating tension between Iran and the United States that carries personal consequences for both subjects.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Garcia retreats, the video shows.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Especially if Stafford is injured this season or retires in the next year or two.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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If Rodgers takes the off ramp on playing and retires in the next couple of days, the Steelers might want a player such as Simpson as a possible addition to their quarterback room.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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When members who are accused of serious ethical violations are allowed to retain the trappings of office, continue raising unlimited campaign funds, take votes on controversial issues, and act as if nothing’s changed, public trust vanishes.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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What happens between encounters — the daily negotiation between biology and environment — largely vanishes.—
Celina Yong,
STAT,
16 Apr. 2026
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Jupiter Jupiter, as darkness falls, will be roughly one-third up from the western horizon to the point directly overhead.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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The shoulder season falls between peak travel windows, after ski season winds down and before summer crowds arrive.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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“Recedes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recedes. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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