recedes

present tense third-person singular of recede
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Recent Examples of recedes The thick hair that covers their skin recedes and thins. Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025 Why do these shootings persist, even as overall crime recedes? John J. Donohue, Time, 15 Sep. 2025 Our research highlights the fact that when public investment recedes, companies tend to focus on products with clearer near-term returns. Zeynep Hasgül, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025 As the water recedes, Leticia's cargo wharf has been extended several times to reach the river. John Otis, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025 The discovery also shows how a single strong runoff year, 2023, postponed serious water shortages on the Colorado River, and how, two years later, as the water recedes again, those shortages loom on the horizon. Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025 As August fades into September and the aching heat recedes to cooler temperatures, the last of summer slides away. Kat Robinson River Valley Eats, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2025 Just wait it out and cross when the water recedes. Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025 As Paul and Carey’s friendship ebbs and flows, the question of what Julie and Ashley could possibly be getting out of this strained nonsense recedes ever more damningly into the background. Justin Chang, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recedes
Verb
  • For example, a few kids experience increased hyperactivity or irritability in the first couple of weeks, but that typically subsides within a month.
    Sherri Gordon, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The big number arrives, characters emote, high notes ring and ring and ring again … and the aria subsides unmemorably, without leaving the ozone tang that signals a bolt of musical lightning.
    Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • No one wins when the West withdraws in this manner.
    Aviva Klompas, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The proposal relies on these forces to handle security as the Israeli military gradually withdraws from Gaza.
    Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This allows Kerkez to operate higher up the pitch, while Szoboszlai retreats to give Konate a passing option.
    The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Rest & Relaxation follows Amandeep (Mani), who in seeking solace on the brink of a life-changing decision, retreats to a secluded bed and breakfast where the eclectic guests challenge her preconceptions of family.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Magnesium absorption decreases with higher dosages.
    Trang Tran, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2025
  • As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • An American who retires at 65 can expect to live roughly 20 more years, give or take, based on longevity data.
    Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2025
  • An American who retires at 65 can expect to live roughly 20 more years, give or take, based on longevity data.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • However, analysts expect a sharp slump in the fourth quarter as the incentive for EV purchases vanishes.
    Rhea Rose Abraham, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Even if a manufacturer vanishes or declares bankruptcy, the law allows plaintiffs to pursue damages from retailers and distributors who put the product into commerce.
    David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • However, compared to his older stepbrothers, his net worth falls a little bit short.
    StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Defeat away against Italy on Tuesday would confirm this to be another qualification campaign that falls short.
    Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025

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