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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
Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
By the time glacial ice from the era receded and temperatures warmed enough for the ectotherms, Ireland had broken off from the European continent and was inaccessible to roaming reptiles.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
The oaks came down, the broad sidewalks receded, the bricks were replaced by asphalt and Tropical Arts was doomed.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
During that time, juvenile Chinook salmon were stranded along the riverbanks as water levels receded.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
As the water receded into the Linden Creek, a mess was left behind.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
By the time glacial ice from the era receded and temperatures warmed enough for the ectotherms, Ireland had broken off from the European continent and was inaccessible to roaming reptiles.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
The oaks came down, the broad sidewalks receded, the bricks were replaced by asphalt and Tropical Arts was doomed.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
During that time, juvenile Chinook salmon were stranded along the riverbanks as water levels receded.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receded
Adjective
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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
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Workers discovered a grave containing human remains beneath tiles after part of the floor of St Peter and Paul Church subsided in February, triggering a race to identify the skeleton through DNA testing.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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Government officials say new detentions have subsided since then, as the number of ICE officers in Minnesota has receded from a high of around 3,000 to close to their previous levels of over 100.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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But as senators retreated to privately discuss the new plan, action stalled out.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Oil prices have retreated, but there are no signs of a broader relief rally this morning.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
27 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
Verb
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Still, those sorts of phony statements have deeply diminished faith in our elections and our increasingly rickety democracy.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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How diminished will their opportunities for success be in the real world?—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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The streaming giant’s stock price doesn’t yet reflect it, but analysts’ uniformly positive reaction is perhaps the biggest vote of confidence by the Street since Netflix last month withdrew its proposal to acquire Warner Bros.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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The wars in Iran and Ukraine will be top of the agenda, while South Africa, which was supposed to attend as an observing nation, says France withdrew its G7 invitation after the US threatened to boycott.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Single bunnies can be lonely and depressed.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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There was also research, which Meta eventually halted, implying that people who curbed their use of Facebook became less depressed and anxious.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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With a hollow interior trunk, Stumpy was among 158 trees felled in 2024 as part of a project aimed at shoring up a sea wall near the National Mall.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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And to be sure, there were winds and rain strong enough to fell several trees, flood a few roads, and knock out power in some Maryland and Virginia suburbs.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Receded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receded. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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