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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Optimism around a possible US-Iran deal boosted Asian stock markets on Friday, while oil prices receded slightly.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

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

At home, the Declaration receded from view as attention focused on the struggle to win independence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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

Soon the mouth had receded to little more than a pinhole of light, and Jemmy stopped to catch his breath.

From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman