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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
Michael Santoli, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Their empires cracked, their shadows receded, and their names faded into cautionary tales.
—John Hope Bryant, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
That wave receded not too long after the flood waters did.
—Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
Now, timed to the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Lee has released a new documentary — his third on the city of New Orleans, its residents, and the collective response to a tragedy that started with a storm but didn’t end once the water receded.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025
The waters from Wisconsin's historic flooding have receded, but the threat of potential health issues for residents has not, especially as mosquito populations across the state are likely to increase in the coming weeks.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 25 Aug. 2025
While the beach opened to foot traffic around midday on Friday after the tide had receded, the beach was closed prior to that, the spokesperson said.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
One of Hollywood's most high-profile LGBTQ+ stars in the music industry, known for his eccentric forms of music promotion and signature humor, Lil Nas X has receded from the heights of his past viral stardom in recent years.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
When the waters receded, the fences had vanished, and their owners never returned.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Earnings have receded as a proximate driver.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Their empires cracked, their shadows receded, and their names faded into cautionary tales.
—John Hope Bryant, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
That wave receded not too long after the flood waters did.
—Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
Now, timed to the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Lee has released a new documentary — his third on the city of New Orleans, its residents, and the collective response to a tragedy that started with a storm but didn’t end once the water receded.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025
The waters from Wisconsin's historic flooding have receded, but the threat of potential health issues for residents has not, especially as mosquito populations across the state are likely to increase in the coming weeks.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 25 Aug. 2025
While the beach opened to foot traffic around midday on Friday after the tide had receded, the beach was closed prior to that, the spokesperson said.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
One of Hollywood's most high-profile LGBTQ+ stars in the music industry, known for his eccentric forms of music promotion and signature humor, Lil Nas X has receded from the heights of his past viral stardom in recent years.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
When the waters receded, the fences had vanished, and their owners never returned.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receded
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Guiducci arrives at a moment when some of that anger has subsided, and the punch-drunk culture seems counterintuitively eager to escape into nostalgia and tastemaking, splashy profiles, and — just sometimes — confrontational journalism.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Employees said the mold problem still hadn’t subsided as of early this year.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
21 Aug. 2025
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One deputy retreated while two of them fired their guns, hitting Williams and Lane, authorities said.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Each apartment was different from the next, and the vacant unit (one daughter retreated to a Greek island) had views of the sea.—
Keith Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
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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The study led by Phillips that published last year found that the vaccine reduced signs of chlamydia during a koala's breeding age and decreased death from the disease by 64%.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
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Darrow says the orchard’s acreage has decreased by half, mirroring the state’s overall decline since 2000.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
12 Sep. 2025
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The shake-up came a week after the Ultra-Orthodox parties United Torah Judaism and Shas withdrew from the coalition in protest over the failure to pass legislation exempting Haredi men from military service.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Times/Siena poll suggested that if both Adams and Sliwa withdrew, Mamdani’s advantage over Cuomo could shrink even further.—
Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Because that’s the case, their actual margin opportunity is depressed.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
15 Sep. 2025
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This might be because people are a bit depressed.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even if military victory in the conventional sense remains uncertain, Russia has been diminished in ways that extend far beyond the battlefield.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The result can mean fatigue, irritability and diminished mental focus for the individual tasked with working in the heat.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Robinson, Vasquez and a third party bet a combined $2,200 on Robinson for his under-line performance in those categories.—
Jill Martin,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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In July, Irving helped Clint Parks Skills Academy win the Puma PRO16/NXTPRO 17-and-under tournament in Texas.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Receded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receded. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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