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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
H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 12 June 2026
The diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives from the early days of the pandemic have receded in national importance after a strong backlash.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
The research, published in April by the National Bureau of Economic Research, also found disciplinary incidents like suspensions rose and students' reported well-being fell in the first year the bans were implemented, but these effects receded in subsequent years.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The oral cavity became more compact, the jaw receded relative to the braincase and the angle between the oral cavity and the skull base became more acute.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Barcelona retain a €30million option to sign him from Manchester United until mid-June, though the chances of doing so have receded significantly.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Then the German chemists Fritz Haber and Carl Bosch cracked industrial nitrogen fixation in 1909, and the practical significance of the problem receded.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 May 2026
Obey any barricades in place even once flood waters have receded because the road may have been compromised and may still not be safe for travel.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
The federal deployment largely receded by March.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 22 May 2026
Verb
Brantley argues that this history challenges the conventional view of the decade as a period when leftist activism receded and conservative politics prevailed.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 12 June 2026
The diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives from the early days of the pandemic have receded in national importance after a strong backlash.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
The research, published in April by the National Bureau of Economic Research, also found disciplinary incidents like suspensions rose and students' reported well-being fell in the first year the bans were implemented, but these effects receded in subsequent years.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The oral cavity became more compact, the jaw receded relative to the braincase and the angle between the oral cavity and the skull base became more acute.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Barcelona retain a €30million option to sign him from Manchester United until mid-June, though the chances of doing so have receded significantly.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Then the German chemists Fritz Haber and Carl Bosch cracked industrial nitrogen fixation in 1909, and the practical significance of the problem receded.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 May 2026
Obey any barricades in place even once flood waters have receded because the road may have been compromised and may still not be safe for travel.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
The federal deployment largely receded by March.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 22 May 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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Yet while the pace of inflation subsided, bringing Social Security cost-of-living adjustments down in subsequent years, consumer prices have mostly stayed higher.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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Indeed, the uproar has subsided considerably.—
Wesley Morris,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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Those shifts mean that while the reopening of Hormuz will still be significant, prices have already heavily retreated from their highs.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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Seeking a brief escape from the public grief that had engulfed her family, 34-year-old Jackie retreated to the White House family quarters and found the British royal entertaining her young son.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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He was slowed early in his recovery from a knee injury and then saw a decreased role in the rotation in the last month, playing only seven minutes in three tournament games.—
Joseph Duarte,
Houston Chronicle,
28 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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But Kesselring’s role was further diminished when Buffalo acquired defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn from the Winnipeg Jets at the trade deadline in March.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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Since then, our evenings have been brighter and our melatonin diminished.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Mickelson, who turns 56 next week, withdrew from professional golf this year because of family health reasons, last playing at the LIV Golf South Africa in March.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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In April 2025, just days after the federal court hearing, the LA County Board of Supervisors withdrew hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for LAHSA, opting to create a new county-run agency for homeless services.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Barry follows a depressed ex‑Marine hitman (Hader, in the title role) who turns to acting for salvation while tangling with the Chechen mob in Los Angeles.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
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Epstein seemed to feel increasingly depressed about the conditions of his incarceration.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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And those are the lucky ones, who weren’t felled by late-season injuries and bumped from the tournament the way Brazil’s Rodrygo, Japan’s Kaoru Mitoma and Germany’s Serge Gnabry were.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
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There was also a giant tree stretching across Laflin Street about a block from the scene of the fire, after being felled by the storms on Wednesday.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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“Receded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receded. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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