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Recent Examples of Synonyms for receded (from)
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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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Devers petulantly left the field, avoided handshakes and butt slaps in the dugout, and retreated to the clubhouse.
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While both benchmarks have retreated from the highs of the Iran crisis, crude remains much higher than pre-war levels.
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In the 33rd minute, a Dutch corner kick went awry.
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The Cubs, who have won six of seven, went 7-0 against the Mets this season, outscoring them 51-24.
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“Receded (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receded%20%28from%29. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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