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to recede
01
(of a man's hair) to cease to grow and become bald from the front hairline
Intransitive
Examples
As he aged, he noticed his hair starting to recede.
The stress of his job caused his hair to recede noticeably over a short period.
02
to move back or withdraw from a previous position or state
Intransitive
Examples
As the storm subsided, the floodwaters began to recede.
The army decided to recede from the contested territory to avoid further escalation of the conflict.
03
to diminish in intensity, visibility, or prominence
Intransitive
Examples
As the sun dipped below the horizon, the colors of the sunset receded.
The memories of that challenging period in her life slowly receded, becoming less emotionally overwhelming.
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