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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
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
The Dardennes may be getting older, but their concern for society’s most fragile hasn’t receded with age.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
The weather service also reiterated that the king tides that coincided with the storm surge over the weekend have receded to almost normal levels but that the beaches will remain hazardous on Thursday and Friday.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
As some of those threats receded, Saudi and Emirati priorities began to diverge, bringing competing agendas to the fore.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
The Dardennes may be getting older, but their concern for society’s most fragile hasn’t receded with age.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
The weather service also reiterated that the king tides that coincided with the storm surge over the weekend have receded to almost normal levels but that the beaches will remain hazardous on Thursday and Friday.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
As some of those threats receded, Saudi and Emirati priorities began to diverge, bringing competing agendas to the fore.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 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
Verb
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In the two weeks since the Justice Department failed to fully meet a legal deadline to release its expansive tranche of files on Jeffrey Epstein, old conspiracy theories about his life and death have subsided and new ones have taken shape.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
2 Jan. 2026
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As entheogenic effects subsided, the digital-age healer pulled out her iPhone and showed me photos from her recent trip home.—
María Cristina Lalonde,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index retreated nearly 2%, leading losses in the region.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Moments later, the agents released the man and retreated.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 Jan. 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
Verb
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The practice of fascism supersedes its ideas, which is why people affected and diminished by it are not all that interested in a marketplace of ideas in which fascists have prime purchasing power.—
Aleksandar Hemon,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Reduced star ratings result in lower reimbursement and diminished capacity to provide attractive benefits to draw in members.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Al-Sudani secured the most seats in November’s parliamentary elections but withdrew his candidacy this month.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Doc actor withdrew his restraining order request in December.—
Sean Mandell,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Aside from the loneliness, Rowland says day-after-day stuck inside has left her depressed and fearing the worst.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The first episode largely focuses on the male perspective through the eyes of the angry, lonely, and depressed Jeremy (Jaquel Spivey).—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After a flurry of punches that would have felled a lesser team and coach, the Owls are still standing.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Antoine’s trees were eventually felled after the plantation changed hands multiple times after the death of enslaver Roman.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Receded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receded. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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