recede (from)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recede (from)
Verb
  • In the Trump era, many have speculated about whether or to what degree the United States will withdraw from its leading role in the world.
    KORI SCHAKE, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
  • Hall, on the other hand, finished just six strokes behind the champion, despite nearly withdrawing 48 hours earlier.
    Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • Simple lifestyle and dietary changes are usually all that is needed to get back on track when things go awry.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 June 2025
  • But there is no going all the way back; their faith and trust have been irreparably damaged.
    KORI SCHAKE, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • Advertisement That confluence of tricky politics has left a lot of D.C.’s political class in a bind.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 23 June 2025
  • Nevertheless, the move will leave Ipswich Town as the only women’s team in WSL2 playing outside their county.
    Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Verb
  • The rally came as oil prices retreated from recent highs amid reports that Iran seeks to de-escalate tensions with Israel.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
  • While Shell has retreated from some of its low-carbon ventures, the company remains committed to EVs and has more than 75,000 charge points across the world.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 June 2025
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“Recede (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recede%20%28from%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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