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RECEDING

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Receding.

Receding - as a noun

A slow or gradual disappearance

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fadeout

The act of becoming more distant

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recession

Receding - as an adjective satellite

(of a hairline e.g.) moving slowly back

Receding - as a verb

To move back; to retreat; to withdraw.

To cede back; to grant or yield again to a former possessor.

Example: "To recede conquered territory"

To take back.

Receding - as an adjective

Going or moving back or further away from a previous position, gradually diminishing.

That recedes

Example: "A receding hairline"

Example Sentences

"He noticed his receding hairline in the mirror."
"The receding tide left behind seashells on the shore."
"Her receding figure disappeared around the corner."
"He stared at the receding horizon as the boat sailed away."
"The receding floodwaters revealed the extent of the damage."
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Word Game Points

Is RECEDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, receding is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECEDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is RECEDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, receding is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECEDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is RECEDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, receding is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECEDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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