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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
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
Trevor Moore, winger, C Warren Foegele, winger, D- Moore scored 31 goals two years ago but is barely on target to break double digits, with injuries again being an issue while his defensive impact has receded.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
That responsiveness has proven valuable in recent years as inflation has surged and receded unpredictably.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The facility had receded grout between the floor tiles next to the cove base by the dish machine.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated January 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The post-pandemic crime wave has receded, and then some.
—Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
That talk receded for a time, but in recent weeks the president has renewed his desire to take control of the world's largest island that is not its own continent.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 18 Jan. 2026
Democrats and Republicans continued squabbling over the content of trade policy, but the protectionist impulse largely receded and was replaced by a consensus that lower trade barriers would support economic recovery and advance broader foreign policy goals.
—Inu Manak, Time, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
Trevor Moore, winger, C Warren Foegele, winger, D- Moore scored 31 goals two years ago but is barely on target to break double digits, with injuries again being an issue while his defensive impact has receded.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
That responsiveness has proven valuable in recent years as inflation has surged and receded unpredictably.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The facility had receded grout between the floor tiles next to the cove base by the dish machine.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated January 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The post-pandemic crime wave has receded, and then some.
—Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
That talk receded for a time, but in recent weeks the president has renewed his desire to take control of the world's largest island that is not its own continent.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 18 Jan. 2026
Democrats and Republicans continued squabbling over the content of trade policy, but the protectionist impulse largely receded and was replaced by a consensus that lower trade barriers would support economic recovery and advance broader foreign policy goals.
—Inu Manak, Time, 16 Jan. 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
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For now, however, the discontent from TikTok’s American users that marred its first few weeks under new ownership seems to have largely subsided.—
Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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While the heaviest fighting has subsided, the ceasefire has seen almost daily Israeli fire.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Its stock fell nearly 6%, while shares of other asset managers, such as Blackstone and Apollo Global Management, retreated as well.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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The freeskiers, placed on the back end of the Olympic schedule, retreated to Laax, Switzerland, for a week of training.—
Eddie Pells,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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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Wollenzien also points to the growing anxiety among professional artists about job security, as more than two-thirds of workers in creative industries believe that AI has diminished their employability in workplaces.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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That diminished view of the Democratic Party in the AP-NORC polling is consistent regardless of Democrats’ age, race, ideology or educational background — suggesting that appealing to a specific group or two won’t fix the problem.—
Linley Sanders,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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But according to the university, the program will not move forward as scheduled, after Weiss’ team withdrew from the event.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Focusing on Mental Health Everything changed when a 24-year-old Simone Biles withdrew from the finals during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, mentioning her mental health struggles.—
Kristy Alpert,
Outside,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And very plain and simple, just depressed.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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Nora Ephron for depressed perverts.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
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Cortina Mayor Gianluca Lorenzi received death threats after centuries-old trees were felled to make way for a $131 million bobsledding track.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
9 Feb. 2026
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Afterward, Agnes and I were felled by the kind of hunger that overtakes only those who have exerted themselves in cold weather.—
Boris Fishman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Receded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receded. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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