recede (from)

verb

Definition of recede (from)next
as in to withdraw

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recede (from)
  1. withdraw
  2. go
  3. leave
  4. retreat
Verb
  • The judge, Arun Subramanian, later issued an order confirming that the subpoenas were withdrawn.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 July 2026
  • Lawyers with the Department of Justice on Thursday agreed to unilaterally withdraw a series of subpoenas that sought to compel New York Times journalists to testify about their sources and provide access their phone records.
    — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Definition of withdraw
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  • The whole scene looks like Carmy went full Dexter on the back of house crew.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 July 2026
  • Over the past week, the conflict between the United States and Iran has gone from a simmering tit-for-tat to something that much more resembles all-out war.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of go
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  • When the boat leaves the shallow saw grass marshes for a 90-foot-deep natural sinkhole called Gator Lake, get your camera ready.
    — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • Upon hearing this, Emira instantly shuts down, leaves the party, and demands her mic be removed.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 July 2026
Definition of leave
Verb
  • England’s response to taking the lead against Argentina in Wednesday’s semi-final in Atlanta was to retreat further and further until Messi’s inevitable impact, setting up goals for Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • All three officers immediately backed away from Morgan, while Kephart retreated next to his patrol car.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
Definition of retreat
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