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to recede
01
(of a man's hair) to cease to grow and become bald from the front hairline
Intransitive
02
to move back or withdraw from a previous position or state
Intransitive
03
to diminish in intensity, visibility, or prominence
Intransitive
recede
v
cede
v
receding
adj
receding
adj
Example
The stress of his job caused his hair to recede noticeably over a short period.
In his forties, he accepted the natural course of aging as his hair began to recede.
Despite trying various treatments, he couldn't prevent his hair from receding.
As he aged, he noticed his hair starting to recede.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, the colors of the sunset receded.
