What does receding mean?
Definitions for receding
re·ced·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
receding, fadeoutnoun
a slow or gradual disappearance
receding, recessionadjective
the act of becoming more distant
receding(a)adjective
(of a hairline e.g.) moving slowly back
ChatGPT
receding
Receding refers to gradually diminishing or moving further away from a certain point or from a previous condition or state. It is commonly used to describe something that is slowly withdrawing or becoming smaller.
Webster Dictionary
Receding
of Recede
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Anagrams for receding »
creeding
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of receding in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of receding in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of receding in a Sentence
The previous day's (0.9 percent) rise prompted profit taking before the weekend. Extreme fears over China are receding, but that does not mean that concerns over the Chinese economy have faded.
With the receding flood waters across the country, there is a possibility of outbreaks of water-borne diseases, that's why we are setting up water treatment plants in the flood-affected areas on a priority basis.
We are gaining and I think what the polls seem to indicate is Hillary Clinton's support seems to be receding a bit, but we have a long way to go. Joe would be a formidable opponent. I am not sure who politically it would help.
The market is relieved, after it saw some global concerns recently, the Nasdaq's gains and receding geopolitical concerns are also helping investors' risk appetites.
Not only have expectations been receding for a U.S.-China deal but they can't even agree on a date to meet.
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Translations for receding
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- retiriĝanteEsperanto
- ಹಿಮ್ಮೆಟ್ಟುವಿಕೆKannada
- retrocedendoPortuguese
- отступающийRussian
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