RECEDED Synonyms: 148 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in dropped

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verb

past tense of recede

as in subsided

to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually the sound of sirens receded as the fire engines roared off into the distance

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as in retreated

to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable) after the rain stops, the floodwaters should gradually recede

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Repairs on the zapped elevators were delayed for days while the floodwaters receded. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026 Water levels dropping so precipitously threaten entire Western communities and economies, but many can’t help but be awed by how quickly Glen Canyon has recovered ecologically as the water receded. — Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Oct. 2026 Heavy rain has already flooded some roads in southern New Mexico, trapping drivers in cars until the waters receded. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 When the water receded, the cliffs were exposed and began eroding, revealing prehistoric remains. — Katie Riley, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026 A week after the floodwaters receded, Angelenos started circulating petitions that would recall the corrupt Shaw from office. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 Yet the likelihood of that eventuality coming to pass has receded substantially now the England international has signed a new five-year contract. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 The facility had receded grout between several floor tiles beneath the dish machine. — Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026 Everything that was directly lived has receded into a representation. — David Friend, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for receded

Adjective

Some of these studies even suggest a decreased risk of breast cancer with certain formulations of menopausal hormone therapy.

— Versha Pleasant, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
He was slowed early in his recovery from a knee injury and then saw a decreased role in the rotation in the last month, playing only seven minutes in three tournament games.

— Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026

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But as the initial euphoria of the rescue has subsided, officials have begun to raise difficult questions and trade accusations about the security blunders that could have led to a major disaster.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
Questions about security failures But as the initial euphoria of the rescue has subsided, officials have begun to raise difficult questions and trade accusations about the security blunders that could have led to a major disaster.

— Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of subsided

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On Friday, stocks rallied as yields retreated, following a surprisingly weak September jobs report that suggested the Federal Reserve may stay on hold at this month’s policy meeting.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
The militant group took over roughly one-third of Iraq after key Iraqi army divisions collapsed and retreated in the onslaught.

— Jane Arraf, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of retreated

Adjective

In other words, support for white nationalism was higher among people living in more distressed or economically depressed places.

— James Bisbee, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026
My idea of Sweden was based entirely on Scandi-noir dramas, all bleak landscapes, depressed people and woolly jumpers.

— Natasha Langan, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of depressed

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That is quite far apart from the commercial industry, which actually stands to be diminished by these policy reforms.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 7 Oct. 2026
By raw numbers, net domestic out-migration of Californians to other states continues even as the California exodus overall has diminished in strength.

— Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of diminished

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In the past two years, a record number of 4,137 Japanese companies fully withdrew from China, according to Teikoku’s data.

— Anniek Bao,Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026
The president withdrew consideration for a ban after the Group of Seven agreed last week to release up to 100 million barrels of oil and diesel from its emergency stocks.

— Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of withdrew

Adjective

Yes, there were more greys at the part, but STILL almost none growing out in the under layers.

— Beth Sobol, Flow Space, 2 Oct. 2026
The offense was far from perfect, specifically the inexcusable pick-6 Burrow threw to Trotter in the second half to allow Tampa Bay back in the game, but the under-center formation proved beneficial and effective.

— Zak Keefer, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

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