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receding

The word “receding” has 3 syllables: re-ced-ing

It's pronounced as /rɪˈsidɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for receding?

In the thesaurus, “receding” has 85 synonyms and 62 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for receding along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for receding

Antonyms for receding

Example Sentences

  • The floodwaters are receding after the heavy rain.
  • He is worried about his receding hairline.
  • The tide is receding, revealing the sandbars.
  • The pain is receding slowly as the medication takes effect.
  • The memory of that day is receding from her mind.

On this page you'll find 147 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to receding, such as: abandoning, abating, accumulating, advancing, afloat, afoot, alive.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

abating

abbreviating

backing away

dampening

damping

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