recede

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to move further away into the distance, or to become less clear or less bright:

As the boat picked up speed, the coastline receded into the distance until finally it became invisible.

The painful memories gradually receded in her mind.

to move further away into the distance, or to become less clear:

McLaughlin expects to go home again when the flood waters recede.

If a man has a receding hairline, he is losing the hair from the front of his head.

to get lower in value, amount, or number:

Opposition to privatisation and foreign investment is receding in response to the shock of recession.

Although oil prices receded somewhat in June, they rose again this week.