Synonyms for

Receding

Verb / rɪˈsi:dɪŋ / / ri:ˈsi:dɪŋ / Another word for receding — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Gradually moving back or away from a previous position.

Synonyms & similar words

drawback recede withdraw retreat pullback recession retire fallback pullaway advance gain moveback fallbehind lose fadeout dropoff retreating withdrawing retiring abating subsiding lessening diminishing fading waning declining dropping sinking departing

Example sentences

  1. The tide is receding.
  2. The hairline is receding.
  3. The floodwaters are receding.
  4. The recession is receding.
  5. The glacier is receding.

Quotes

  • The quality of life is not determined by the number of people who are its custodians, but by the number of people who are its beneficiaries, and the extent to which they benefit. As populations recede, the quality of life will improve.
  • The oceans are rising but so too are we. We are rising to the challenge of the climate crisis. We are warriors of the future, united by the common goal of saving the planet. The tide may be receding, but together we are the flood that will engulf the world.
  • In the face of adversity, we must not recede. We must stand strong and fight for what we believe in.

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