receded (from)

past tense of recede (from)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for receded (from)
Verb
  • On the men’s side, Jakub Menšík, also Czech, lasted just five games before retiring against Australia’s Alex de Minaur, while Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti withdrew down 3-0 in the third set against young American Learner Tien.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The administration of President Joe Biden withdrew that rule proposal in 2021.
    Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In the clip, the puppy dashed toward his new little friend; at first the Chihuahua retreated, stuck his tongue out and paw up, and then bounded toward him.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Instead of developing arguments or persuading people, both sides have retreated to their silos and erected their own media echo chambers.
    The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The heated confrontation as caught on video, which went viral on social media.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
  • While hundreds of people who were arrested went free without charge during that turbulent year, prosecutors are now pointing to those past protests in a warning to people who hope to send a message about ICE.
    Andy Rose, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Receded (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receded%20%28from%29. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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