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recedes

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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recedes

The marine layer typically recedes this time of year, resulting in higher temperatures, particularly along the coast, he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Any resistance from producers or on-air talent recedes once they learn how much money e-commerce takes in, according to one veteran at the division not authorized to discuss the matter publicly.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026

Once the tournament began, America quickly grasped what so many hosts had come to understand before: The moment the soccer starts, everything else recedes into the background.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026

"As the spacecraft continues its journey after the flyby, we'll continue calibration imaging of Mars for the rest of the month as it recedes into the distance."

From Science Daily ● May 26, 2026

The sea recedes for a moment, exposing a family of silvery crabs.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García

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