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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
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Confronted by a stubborn Mexican defense, the Koreans receded into a zigzag of impressive but somewhat fruitless passing.
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E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
24 June 2026
Analysts also say ship captains may take their time to decide whether passage is safe and that the threat of attack from Iran has truly receded.
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David McHugh,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Brantley argues that this history challenges the conventional view of the decade as a period when leftist activism receded and conservative politics prevailed.
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H.m.a. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
12 June 2026
Good habits on offense receded, and the Knicks found their rhythm.
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Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
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.
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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.
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N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Then the German chemists Fritz Haber and Carl Bosch cracked industrial nitrogen fixation in 1909, and the practical significance of the problem receded.
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Quanta Magazine,
29 May 2026
Verb
By 2024 the bill had receded, to around €427 billion.
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Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Confronted by a stubborn Mexican defense, the Koreans receded into a zigzag of impressive but somewhat fruitless passing.
—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
24 June 2026
Analysts also say ship captains may take their time to decide whether passage is safe and that the threat of attack from Iran has truly receded.
—
David McHugh,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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
Good habits on offense receded, and the Knicks found their rhythm.
—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receded
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.
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Just like in humans, salmonella exposure can sicken pets, causing lethargy, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, fever and a decreased appetite.
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A little light headedness was the only immediate side effect for a first-timer, but that quickly subsided.
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Early on, Jonah couldn't be indoors during rumbling Florida thunderstorms because the noise reminded Jonah of the collapse, so father and son would take long drives until the storm subsided.
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Padres left fielder Jase Bowen retreated to the ivy and made a leaping catch.
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Armand gives a recap of the events leading up to and following the Trial of season two, saying that Lestat retreated to Magnus’s tower for the latter half of the 20th century, and never reached out to Louis to expose the truth about Armand orchestrating Claudia’s murder.
Adjective
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New-home construction tumbled, then stayed depressed for over a decade.
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These figures mark a clear increase from depressed crossing rates seen during much of the Iran war since its start in late February.
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But later, when the same image appeared alongside a photo of someone the participant relied on for support, like a partner, parent, or friend, the fear response diminished.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi’s great rival, who is forty-one and diminished, showed the danger of staying too long.
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Last month, multiple musicians withdrew from the fair's kickoff because of concerns about its political affiliation, prompting Freedom 250 to rebrand it as a rally.
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As for Djokovic, the seven-time Wimbledon champ who withdrew from a pre-tournament exhibition without explanation, his draw looks like this.
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Russell Henley also made a 4-under push on Sunday to finish 10-under, while Cam Young faltered in the final pairing with a 1-over round to finish 10-under as well.
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Jake Knapp, 4-over after the first round, and Adam Scott, 1-over, both shot 6-under on Saturday and find themselves at 5- and 4-under, respectively, ahead of the final round.
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That the forest below has not been felled but has swelled, along with its creatures, is hugely the work of Dharana’s owners, the de Souza family.
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The most dangerous situation appeared to be on Barrington Avenue, west of East Dundee Village Hall, where a light, a utility pole and part of a parkway tree were felled by strong winds, leaving power lines dangling across the road.
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