recedes (from)

verb

present tense third-person singular of recede (from)
as in goes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recedes (from)
  1. goes
  2. withdraws
  3. leaves
  4. exits
  5. retreats
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  • Under that framework, 50% of income goes toward needs such as housing and utilities, 30% is reserved for discretionary spending and 20% is dedicated to savings and investments.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • In the younger woman’s presence, Rita finds that the ominous ticking clock in her mind goes silent.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of goes
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  • An Indian institution that’s built its operations around a foreign foundation model has no real recourse if that vendor raises prices, withdraws the model, hits new export restrictions or gets caught in a geopolitical dispute over chip access.
    — Sajal Singh, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The background of the film is the budget slashes that are happening in this sector all over the Western world, as the government withdraws its own form of care.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of withdraws
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  • Incredibly, in their last two postseason series, the Phillies are 0-4 when their starter leaves the game with a lead.
    — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Under full-accrual standards, expenses are recognized when incurred, not when cash leaves the account.
    — Sheila Weinberg, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of leaves
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  • In many ways, the Connor Hellebuyck situation is more painful than other high-profile NHL exits of late.
    — James Mirtle, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • On that Sunday in March, Wright’s tour group exits her van and moves to the beachside memorial site.
    — Sonjirose Chin, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of exits
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  • The front retreats to the north, but chances of rain stick around into early Friday as the shortwave (small disturbance) pushes out of the area.
    — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Havelock neither retreats to the closet nor holds out hope for resolution via vigilante justice.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of retreats
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