Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receded (from)
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Zimbabwe this week withdrew from talks with Washington for a $367 million bilateral health agreement, citing worries about sharing sensitive health data.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Pakistan, which is struggling with a surge in militant attacks since the United States withdrew from Afghanistan in 2021, says the attackers are using Afghanistan as a base.—
Mushtaq Yusufzai,
NBC news,
27 Feb. 2026
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That’s double the number recorded in 2021, when the US retreated from Kabul and the Afghan Taliban returned to power.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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One officer fired five rounds toward Rohloff, who retreated into the home.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Surveillance video obtained by The Post shows Border Patrol agents releasing the partially blind refugee, who went missing for days before being found dead.—
Evan Hill,
Washington Post,
27 Feb. 2026
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After Rivera’s kick went towards the goal, the ball bounced off the Raptors goalkeeper, only for Angel Diaz to get the rebound and score from point-blank range for his first goal of the season.—
Breven Honda,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Receded (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receded%20%28from%29. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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