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adjective

as in dropped

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verb

past tense of recede
1
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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2
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
Verb
Good habits on offense receded, and the Knicks found their rhythm. — Joe Vardon, New York Times, 12 June 2026 In recent years, the Olsens have somewhat receded from the spotlight. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026 By 2024 the bill had receded, to around €427 billion. — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 25 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 Luckily, the crew rose to the occasion and saved fellow team members and Edgewater citizens while the water receded. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 These battles have completely receded from the American imagination, even though, in some ways, the American rebellion was a sideshow to a far greater imperial drama. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 2 July 2026 Almost 100 years later, Stanley Hurst and others surveyed the damage after the Mississippi receded. — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 Information-sharing efforts State officials say nonprofits and private-sector partners have become increasingly important as federal support has receded. — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receded
  1. decreased
  2. subsided
  3. retreated
  4. depressed
  5. diminished
  6. withdrew
  7. under
  8. fell
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of decreased
Verb
  • But gradually, the headaches subsided, the collarbone healed, and doctors cleared him to resume normal activities — including getting back on the bike.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
  • The intifada subsided in 2005, and Eisenkot was moved to operational planning for the IDF.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026
Definition of subsided
Verb
  • Meghan and Harry retreated from the royal spotlight in 2020, sparking global controversy and dividing opinion in Britain.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • McBreairty then retreated into the riverbed, and SWAT officers were called in to assist with the search, as were members of the Police Department’s Emergency Negotiation Team.
    — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026
Definition of retreated
Adjective
  • The pseudonymous title character, a depressed, drunken, belligerent twenty-six-year-old advice columnist, has no real hardships of his own and is cursed by doubt.
    — Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 1 July 2026
  • Supergirl is a story about a depressed, super-powered woman who is pulled out of her bar-hopping to help other people and find her purpose.
    — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026
Definition of depressed
Verb
  • The union said that unresolved complaints made against Hawk and existing climate issues have significantly diminished confidence among many educators.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
  • Mason, 22, is now hailed as a rising superstar, while Bell's championship aspirations may have diminished.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of diminished
Verb
  • After starring in a slew of movies with each other, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen withdrew from the spotlight to focus on launching The Row, a luxury fashion brand, in 2005.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Del Toro beat him at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes last month before Seixas later withdrew with injury — and UAE domestiques have made it onto the podium before, such as Adam Yates in 2024.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of withdrew
Adjective
  • Doggy dens and cat cubbies Cozy sleeping nooks built into under-stair cavities, cabinet bases, or custom millwork, giving pets a den of their own that disappears into the architecture.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
  • An under-construction high-rise in Manhattan was still unstable Tuesday after buckling columns and sagging floors raised fears of a collapse, forcing the tower and other nearby buildings to evacuate, officials said.
    — Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of under
Verb
  • 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.
    — Horatio Clare, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026
  • 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.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
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