RECEDES (FROM) Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

recedes (from)

verb

present tense third-person singular of recede (from)

as in goes

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The Angels’ Leon (Daddy Wags) Wagner goes 3-for-4 with his 28th homer, but is twice thrown out on the bases by a Cleveland outfielder.

— Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Taking a giant leap of faith into the unknown to see where life goes.

— Chris Arnold, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of goes

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Mei searches for community and purpose with the I Wor Kuen while Chris withdraws from daily life into increasingly Spartan spiritual practices.

— Dylan Adamson, IndieWire, 21 July 2026
Something in-between In this scenario, the SEC withdraws from the House settlement — which created nationwide rules on revenue sharing and third-party payments to players — and sets its own rules on paying players.

— Seth Emerson, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of withdraws

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Shulman rarely leaves New York to do theater anymore, but the timing in this case was ideal, as her New York apartment is undergoing big renovations.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
This leaves a leader with no way to identify their own blind spots or course correct.

— Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of leaves

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Although Saudi Arabia had diverted some oil from the Strait of Hormuz through its 746-mile Aramco pipeline, that pipe exits into the Red Sea—which has now been blocked by the Houthis at the Strait of Bab al-Mandab.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 24 July 2026
After rain exits this evening hazardous heat returns this weekend.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

Definition of exits

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The mountain range is just a short distance from Balmoral, the Scottish castle and estate where the royal family annually retreats in late summer.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
The footage then appears to show the person attempting to kick the sea lion again as the animal retreats from its resting spot.

— Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 27 July 2026

Definition of retreats

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