1
as in subsides
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 withdraws
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 recedes
When justice recedes, revenge rears its bloodstained head.
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Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Here, ice melts and recedes in the springtime, some evidence of which can be seen in this image.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Ruben comes with his own gravity, whereas Niall naturally recedes into the wallpaper.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
As the enforcement surge recedes, Frey is trying to knit together a city where businesses and daily life were hollowed out by fear.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
The outside world recedes, giving way to a contemplative atmosphere where sound, light, and material work together to slow perception.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
For the Northern Hemisphere, winter recedes into spring, but in the Southern Hemisphere, it's reversed.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
The noise of your life recedes and a surge of connectedness and gratitude swells inside of you.
—Outside Online, 18 Mar. 2026
As winter gradually recedes, this may be an opportunity to explore the great outdoors.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 13 Mar. 2026
Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Here, ice melts and recedes in the springtime, some evidence of which can be seen in this image.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Ruben comes with his own gravity, whereas Niall naturally recedes into the wallpaper.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
As the enforcement surge recedes, Frey is trying to knit together a city where businesses and daily life were hollowed out by fear.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
The outside world recedes, giving way to a contemplative atmosphere where sound, light, and material work together to slow perception.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
For the Northern Hemisphere, winter recedes into spring, but in the Southern Hemisphere, it's reversed.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
The noise of your life recedes and a surge of connectedness and gratitude swells inside of you.
—Outside Online, 18 Mar. 2026
As winter gradually recedes, this may be an opportunity to explore the great outdoors.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recedes
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The chafing is bad enough, but even worse, after the initial irritation subsides, my legs are embarrassingly left with dark spots and hyperpigmentation.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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When their happiness subsides, Spurs will worry about the severity of the injuries suffered by Dominic Solanke and Xavi Simons, with both forced off at Molineux.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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For example, if a Medicare Advantage plan withdraws from a market or leaves the Medicare program, its enrollees can qualify for a supplemental plan without being asked health questions or charged more for having preexisting conditions.—
Julie Appleby,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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University officials deactivated the group the same day they were notified, citing campus policies that allow suspension of student organizations when a parent or governing body withdraws recognition or when groups violate state law.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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If the College Football Playoff expands, the urgency of the regular season diminishes by comparison, and in a sport that had, inarguably, the greatest regular season in sports, that's a huge blow.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Art thrives on openness, and any narrowing of that space diminishes it.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
7 May 2026
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When novelist Ohm Bauman (Scott) retreats to a remote inn in Ireland to scatter his parents’ ashes, he is consumed by tales of a witch haunting the honeymoon suite.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
3 May 2026
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As Siâvash increasingly retreats into imaginary characters, the documentary traces a sibling relationship shaped and strained by displacement, set against a backdrop of escalating tension between Iran and the United States that carries personal consequences for both subjects.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Awarded to a relief pitcher who enters with the lead, retires at least one batter, and does not relinquish the lead.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Hummel also is a candidate to someday replace Bill Raftery on CBS’ lead college basketball announcing team if Raftery ever retires.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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When members who are accused of serious ethical violations are allowed to retain the trappings of office, continue raising unlimited campaign funds, take votes on controversial issues, and act as if nothing’s changed, public trust vanishes.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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What happens between encounters — the daily negotiation between biology and environment — largely vanishes.—
Celina Yong,
STAT,
16 Apr. 2026
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On both sides of the street, the sidewalk rises and falls, uprooted and cracked by shallow roots because over many decades, the trees were not properly maintained.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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The youngest Issa falls somewhere in between her sisters’ styles.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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“Recedes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recedes. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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