recede back

Frequency: 4.03.2 per million words

To move away to a previous position; often considered redundant.

recedeVERB + ADVERB

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Examples (10)

  • The water receded back to its mysterious depths.
  • As the crowd dispersed, the noise began to recede back into the general hum of the city.
  • After the initial shock, the fear slowly receded back into the corners of her mind.
  • The harsh memories would occasionally surface, only to recede back into the subconscious.
  • With the tide going out, the coastline seemed to recede back further than usual.
  • He watched the departing train, its lights glowing as it receded back into the darkness.
  • The distant mountains appeared to recede back into the haze as the day progressed.
  • Her smile began to recede back into a more serious expression as she considered the news.
  • The economic recession caused many job opportunities to recede back, leaving many unemployed.
  • The storm clouds receded back towards the horizon, promising a clear evening.