receding (from)

Definition of receding (from)next
present participle of recede (from)
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Verb
  • The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Shania Twain, are airing live on Prime Video and Amazon Music from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, meaning some of the genre's biggest stars are going home with new accolades under their belts.
    Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
  • Police said officers responded to shootings involving apartment buildings and homes while going door-to-door to ensure residents had not been injured.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • Even then, there’s a penalty on withdrawing funds before five years.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
  • For an account worth $200,000, for example, this could mean withdrawing a five-figure sum of money each year, depending on the age of the account holder.
    Matt Richardson, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • Soon after leaving school, the organization Fighting Words changed that for me.
    Via Riverhead, Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
  • Body oils, dead skin, dirt, soap scum, mineral deposits, hard water stains, and mold can stick to the walls, door, grout, and floor, leaving a grimy film.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • For those who have traveled to the outbreak area, Hopkins recommends monitoring for symptoms for three weeks after departing and seeking immediate care if symptoms develop.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
  • Variety has learned that Luke Kirby is joining the Citytv series, while series star Aden Young is departing the show.
    Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • When hunger calls, head to Osteria del Sotto Sale for fresh seafood and pasta before retreating to Dimora dell'Olivastro, a tranquil guesthouse set among olive groves.
    Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
  • And the country’s disconnection from the regime comes as Putin has removed himself from public life, literally retreating into a bunker.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 May 2026
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“Receding (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receding%20%28from%29. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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