recede

[ri-seed] / rɪˈsid /

VERB

withdraw; diminish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abate decrease diminish dwindle ebb fade fall back lessen reduce retreat shrink sink subside taper wane

STRONG

back close decline depart drop regress retire retract retrograde retrogress return

WEAK

die off drain away draw back flow back go away go back retrocede

Antonyms

STRONGEST

develop enhance enlarge expand extend face forge grow increase meet prolong raise rise strengthen

STRONG

ascend begin continue enter

WEAK

advance forward

Example Sentences

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Old grievances either recede or get stronger with age.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

As floodwaters begin to recede on Oahu, residents are returning home to assess the damage and, in many cases, what’s been lost.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

Nowruz marks the point when the cold of winter begins to recede, giving way to the lively and hopeful arrival of spring.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Healthcare is another cost eating into the wallet of the American consumer, and one that isn’t likely to recede in the face of Fed rate cuts.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

His warmth and smile and obvious affection for Minnie caused Anna’s suspicions quickly to recede.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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