Examples of recede in a Sentence
Verb (1)
the sound of sirens receded as the fire engines roared off into the distance
after the rain stops, the floodwaters should gradually recede
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Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
Largely helmed by Teo Halm (SZA, Rosalía, Baby Keem), RAHM (Vince Staples), Solomonophonic (Ravyn Lenae, Carly Rae Jepsen), and Ederra, the production recedes and surges in lockstep with the singing.
—Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 11 Mar. 2026
Despite fears that tariffs would spur inflation and complicate matters for the Fed, the CPI report shows generally receding costs in goods most impacted by tariffs, and rising prices for key services components such as medical care, airline fares and lodging.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
There is a 100% chance of precipitation during the day that recedes to 80% in the evening.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 Mar. 2026
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But in recent months, the opposition seemed to recede a bit as Costco planners offered concessions about traffic patterns and overnight tractor trailer parking.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
Largely helmed by Teo Halm (SZA, Rosalía, Baby Keem), RAHM (Vince Staples), Solomonophonic (Ravyn Lenae, Carly Rae Jepsen), and Ederra, the production recedes and surges in lockstep with the singing.
—Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 11 Mar. 2026
Despite fears that tariffs would spur inflation and complicate matters for the Fed, the CPI report shows generally receding costs in goods most impacted by tariffs, and rising prices for key services components such as medical care, airline fares and lodging.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
There is a 100% chance of precipitation during the day that recedes to 80% in the evening.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Recede.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recede. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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