recede (from)

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Verb
  • His is a more enlightened era, but Hannes, lonely and withdrawn, doesn’t share his classmates’ interest in campus sit-ins and free love.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
  • Days after four Republican candidates withdrew from the upcoming Platte County election and launched independent campaigns, the county’s Republican committee announced plans to censure those candidates and deem them unwelcome within the party.
    Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • As co-owner of the Australian team along with fellow Hollywood star Hugh Jackman and Slingsby, Reynolds went practice racing on Friday and actually won the race.
    Andrew Rice, New York Times, 11 May 2026
  • The vibe of the ensuing sketch could go either way.
    Alex Barasch, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • Connecticut is a part of a deregulated regional electrical grid, and Nicola noted that electricity is bought and sold on the open market, leaving the risks of building new plants to private companies.
    Krisztian Elcsics, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
  • Making Democrats disappear The DeSantis scheme would give Republicans 24 of Florida’s 28 seats in Congress, leaving the Democrats with just four.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • The Wolves will retreat to their corner, bandage some wounds and aim to actually come out swinging Friday after cowering in the corner for the bulk of Game 2.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
  • As Elliot retreats from the devastating reality of his illness, father and daughter are forced to confront the unspoken truths between them.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 May 2026
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“Recede (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recede%20%28from%29. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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