receded

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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While immigration sweeps have receded from the headlines, Garcia Venegas’ most recent incident highlights how the mistaken detention of Americans has continued despite congressional inquiries and denials by senior immigration officials.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

In the six-month period after its value peaked in 2000, the semiconductor index receded more than 25%, while Intel and AMD lost more than half of their share price.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The issue has receded somewhat since 2025, for much of which China and the US seemed on the verge of a trade war.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Chevron stock hit all-time highs earlier this year of $214 per share, but have since receded to around $193 as investors expect the ceasefire to lead to lower oil prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Occasionally, the clouds receded, and she could briefly see the surface just overhead.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown