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as in subsided
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 retreated
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 receded
Jason Liebowitz, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Gang violence, like other violent crime, has receded from the post-pandemic spike citywide and is significantly lower than during the turf wars of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
At one point, most of the small rural village was flooded, but the waters have receded, according to the sheriff’s office.
—Jennifer Edwards Baker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2026
John Madden took that loss gracefully and largely receded from the awards conversation that followed.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
Cezanne, for example, wanted to repaint Poussin, but from nature, and, in so doing, broke up the canvas’s optical field into hot colors that advanced and cold colors that receded.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
The Kim Sisters—actually two sisters and a cousin, who performed under Americanized names—were similarly shaped on a battlefield that receded only through song.
—Margaret Heidenry, Vanity Fair, 24 Feb. 2026
Species linked to inflammation and lactate production became more prominent, including proinflammatory Streptococcus parasanguinis and Actinomyces oris, along with the lactate-producing Oribacterium sinus, while others associated with nutrient synthesis receded.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
Lone star and other tick species eventually receded as forests were clear-cut.
—Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 12 Feb. 2026
Verb
To her surprise, her joint pain, fatigue, and swelling all slowly receded.
—Jason Liebowitz, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Gang violence, like other violent crime, has receded from the post-pandemic spike citywide and is significantly lower than during the turf wars of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
At one point, most of the small rural village was flooded, but the waters have receded, according to the sheriff’s office.
—Jennifer Edwards Baker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2026
John Madden took that loss gracefully and largely receded from the awards conversation that followed.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
Cezanne, for example, wanted to repaint Poussin, but from nature, and, in so doing, broke up the canvas’s optical field into hot colors that advanced and cold colors that receded.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
The Kim Sisters—actually two sisters and a cousin, who performed under Americanized names—were similarly shaped on a battlefield that receded only through song.
—Margaret Heidenry, Vanity Fair, 24 Feb. 2026
Species linked to inflammation and lactate production became more prominent, including proinflammatory Streptococcus parasanguinis and Actinomyces oris, along with the lactate-producing Oribacterium sinus, while others associated with nutrient synthesis receded.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
Lone star and other tick species eventually receded as forests were clear-cut.
—Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receded
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The game became more competitive after the first delay, but the Irish couldn’t overcome a litany of mistakes: three interceptions, two lost fumbles, one missed field goal and a handful of dropped passes.—
Tyler James,
Indianapolis Star,
2 May 2020
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Diffuse impact Problems are likely to range from dropped connections to slow downloads or loss of video feeds.—
Scott Moritz,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2020
Verb
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The settling of chairs subsided, people shifted into comfortable postures, some laid out on the carpet.—
Sofia Zarran,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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And, unlike longer alternatives like 2-year or 5-year CD options, savers will maintain some flexibility to pivot here in 2027 after the current market volatility may have subsided.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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On her island home in the South Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu, the shoreline has visibly retreated within her short lifetime, with beaches eroded, coastal trees uprooted and some homes now barely 3 feet from the sea at high tide.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The real horror in Frankenstein was a brilliant man who unleashed power and retreated from accountability.—
Tom Debley,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Just like in humans, salmonella exposure can sicken pets, causing lethargy, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, fever and a decreased appetite.—
Jeremy Tanner,
The Hill,
2 Mar. 2026
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The study, published in JAMA Dermatology, found a decreased risk of three types of skin cancer associated with the use of nicotinamide, which is a form of vitamin B3.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Liverpool’s transition threat has diminished.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Extensive research shows that insufficient sleep is associated with impaired cognitive function, chronic health problems, diminished productivity and an increase in traffic accidents, just to name a few.—
Stephen Neely,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His son withdrew from high school.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Following the caller's instructions, the victim withdrew cash from her bank account and deposited it via several Bitcoin ATM transactions.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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El Teniente's general manager, Claudio Sougarret, recently said production will be depressed for the next five years as a result of the accident.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Minnelli writes that Garland would remain in bed for days, depressed and heavily drugged.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Apartment buildings were felled by air strikes, and smoke billowed from the blasts; the buzz of Israeli drones filled the air.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
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Too many people, particularly those in my age group, have been felled by a cold that morphed into pneumonia, or a UTI that landed them in the hospital, or a simple stumble on a floor mat that resulted in surgery and months of physical therapy.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Receded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receded. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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