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
But as legacy media recedes, a growing cohort of famous felons are leveraging new media to rehab their images.
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Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Like spring-blooming bulbs, this bleeding heart goes dormant in early summer when its foliage recedes.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
As that happens, the AI component recedes.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
For the Northern Hemisphere, winter recedes into spring but in the Southern Hemisphere, it's reversed.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 28 Jan. 2026
Fletcher’s death shows us what’s at stake as 1921 recedes into historical memory.
—Caleb Gayle, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
For the Northern Hemisphere, winter recedes into spring but in the Southern Hemisphere, it's reversed.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
While on a safari with Wilderness, the everyday world—and all of the stress that comes with it—recedes into the far, far distance.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Because the velocity at which a galaxy recedes from us is related to its distance, finding the redshift of a galaxy can be used to measure that distance.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 25 Dec. 2025
Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Like spring-blooming bulbs, this bleeding heart goes dormant in early summer when its foliage recedes.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
As that happens, the AI component recedes.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
For the Northern Hemisphere, winter recedes into spring but in the Southern Hemisphere, it's reversed.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 28 Jan. 2026
Fletcher’s death shows us what’s at stake as 1921 recedes into historical memory.
—Caleb Gayle, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
For the Northern Hemisphere, winter recedes into spring but in the Southern Hemisphere, it's reversed.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
While on a safari with Wilderness, the everyday world—and all of the stress that comes with it—recedes into the far, far distance.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Because the velocity at which a galaxy recedes from us is related to its distance, finding the redshift of a galaxy can be used to measure that distance.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 25 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recedes
Verb
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The burst of dopamine that triggers motivation simply subsides.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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The right move right now is the one that buys you time, protects your credit as much as possible and gives you space to make clearer decisions once the panic subsides.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Antonio Delgado withdraws from New York governor race after Mamdani backs Hochul.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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As the Church withdraws its sanction, the exorcists must confront the demonic force alone, pushing their faith to its limits as the entity threatens global annihilation.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This, in my opinion, diminishes that.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Maybe, too, Giannis gets hurt again in March and his trade value diminishes a bit more.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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Published in 1842, Poe’s story follows Prince Prospero, who retreats with a group of nobles into a fortified abbey as a deadly plague ravages the countryside.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the production, Hayes plays Elliott, a writer grappling with creative paralysis who retreats to a remote cabin, only to find the line between imagination and reality dangerously blurred.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Lowering the sales tax 1% decreases the cost of all taxable purchases for all Texans.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Dunleavy, now the general manager of the Golden State Warriors, is trying to figure out a way to acquire Antetokounmpo, now in his 13th NBA season, and pair him with superstar Stephen Curry for one more push at an NBA championship before Curry retires.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Golden State’s future picks could be extra attractive to Milwaukee if the Bucks expect the Warriors to fall off when Curry, who turns 38 in March, eventually retires.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The story is driven by siblings Codi (10) and Vera (15), still reeling one year after their mother Loren vanishes during a mysterious accident at her hi-tech lab.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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When Claire and Frank retreat to Inverness on holiday following the end of WWII, Frank spies the spectre of a Highlander staring up into Claire's window that abruptly vanishes.—
Amy Wilkinson,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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When night falls over the ship, step into the theater to see a jaw-dropping performance.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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The State of Texas must pick up on compassionate border security that picks up where the Federal Government falls short.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Recedes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recedes. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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