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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

Front-month U.S. crude futures fell to $105 a barrel while Brent crude futures for oil changing hands in June receded to around $114 a barrel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“Death Magic” made a splash, but it wasn’t a huge one, and it receded, and we changed our sound.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Hopes for peace in the Iran war receded after a three-week market rally.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

One day, the sea receded so far that fish were hopping on the ground.

From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman