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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
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  • The proposal was withdrawn following heavy backlash by Democrats and civil liberties groups, with eventual bipartisan support to delete the clause from a broader bill.
    — Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Sheeran’s remaining supporting acts—the band Lukas Graham and the singer-songwriters Aaron Rowe and Finneas—and his backing band, the Irish folk troupe Beoga, all withdrew in solidarity.
    — Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of withdraw
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  • During the ensuing pursuit, the Lexus kept its lights off, reached speeds up to 65 mph and went airborne multiple times, the report says.
    — arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Here's where Lions go next at safety Did someone forward you this newsletter?
    — Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of go
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  • Additionally the company employs an all-local team of chefs, wilderness guides, and property managers—a commitment that helps address the region’s rural migration crisis, as young people leave their villages to find work in more urban areas.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • As a result, some opted to cut their losses, selling their towers at steep losses or leaving their fates to the foreclosure block.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of leave
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  • The Jakobshavn glacier in Greenland is now retreating up to 164 feet (50 meters) a day, Otosaka said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The Jakobshavn glacier in Greenland is now retreating up to 164 feet a day, Otosaka said.
    — Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of retreat
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“Recede (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recede%20%28from%29. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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