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
Verb
  • But what happens when the showgirl goes home, wipes off her makeup, and is left to sit with her dark blue feelings?
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection goes a step further by making these partnerships part of the yacht’s design and the overall guest experience.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of goes
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  • If a friend withdraws, reach out softly and offer clear help without pressure.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • If Miller withdraws by Wednesday, Republicans can hold a special election to replace him on the ballot.
    — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of withdraws
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  • Addam and Seasmoke escort Syrax, which leaves Caraxes and Daemon to finish off Sheepstealer.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
  • One leaves abruptly, her designer purse slamming against a bystander.
    — Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of leaves
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  • PostTrak exits were also high last night with 5 stars from general audiences, parents and kids under 12.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This program, initially announced by the Biden administration, aimed to stabilize premiums and prevent plan exits following the Inflation Reduction Act's Part D redesign.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of exits
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  • Start with energy markets and the fear of disruption to oil and gas exports if the United States retreats.
    — Michael Fuchs, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Their late summer adventures will likely take them to their country home, Anmer Hall, as well as to Balmoral, where the royal family retreats en masse as summer begins to turn into fall.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 29 July 2026
Definition of retreats
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